2000 Freightliner FL60 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Freightliner FL60, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When applying pressure to brake pedal brake pedal will go to the floor, and will not activate brake system. This problem has occurred approximately nine times while traveling at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle ,and could not reproduce problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation. Note: consumer received an interim notification from the manufacturer about possible brake problems for this vehicle (fl285ab).”
NHTSA complaint #8001629, filed 2002-01“While driving any speed, consumer would step on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, but brakes would not activate right away. Consumer had to pump brakes to avoid extended stopping distance. Freightliner corp stated to consumer to not leave vehicle standing idle, to pump the brakes every day to build up pressure and disperse the air in the lines, corp is also inviting consumer to replace the rear brakes if they feel it is necessary.”
NHTSA complaint #882935, filed 2001-03“While coming to a gradual stop rear drum brakes failed to stop vehicle, dealer has been contacted, and informed consumer that wheel cyclinders were faulty. Also, ABS light came , dealer adjusted the left rear ABS sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #8002977, filed 2002-01Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2000 Freightliner FL60
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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