1995-2002 · 4 model years
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Freightliner FL70 across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the wheels & tires.
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Certain truck cab-chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems." These trucks were shipped to a final stage manufacturer in mexico and sold in puerto rico without the required compliance...
On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3G and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open...
1997 Freightliner fl70 tire blewout while driving. *Ts there was damage to the vehicle's left tire, let headlight, left step, left fender, left door, and hood. *Nm
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. A recall letter regarding fuel system,gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, was received however, no recall number was listed. The dealer determined the letter was received in error and would not perform the recall.
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Freightliner FL70 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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