- The problem
- Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.
- The risk
- The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Freightliner FL-70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Freightliner FL-70 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in April 1997 for the column shift. For comparison, the 1994 has 2 and the 1996 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FL-70 year, for its age
#333 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Freightliner FL-70 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1995 Freightliner FL-70 recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
- The risk
- If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.
- The problem
- Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become over pressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
- The risk
- If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
- The problem
- The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
- The risk
- This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
- The fix
- Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1995 Freightliner FL-70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer stated the accelerator sticks to the floor, caused by a frayed cable. *Jb
Freightliner FL-70: every year compared
All FL-70 years1995 Freightliner FL-70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Freightliner FL-70 | 1 | 4 | C | |
| 1995 Freightliner Conventional | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Freightliner Business Class | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1995 Freightliner FL-106 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Freightliner FL-70
Does the 1995 Freightliner FL-70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1995 Freightliner FL-70: column shift (April 1997); mechanical (May 1995); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 1995); chamber (February 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Freightliner FL-70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Freightliner FL-70 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 14, 2000 and the latest on December 14, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Freightliner FL-70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 51 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FL-70 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner FL-70 years have the most complaints?
1998 (19), 1999 (5), 2000 (4). See every Freightliner FL-70 year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Freightliner FL-70 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data