- The problem
- 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 throttle condition without warning.
- The risk
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Freightliner FL70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Freightliner FL70 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2003 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1996 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FL70 year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Freightliner FL70 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1997 Freightliner FL70 recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1997 Freightliner FL70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Freightliner FL70: every year compared
All FL70 years1997 Freightliner FL70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 1997 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Century | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Business Class | 2 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FLC120 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1997 Freightliner FL70
Does the 1997 Freightliner FL70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Freightliner FL70: vehicle speed control (July 2003). 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 1997 Freightliner FL70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Freightliner FL70 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 1, 2006 and the latest on December 1, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Freightliner FL70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FL70 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 FL70 years have the most complaints?
1997 (1), 2002 (1). See every Freightliner FL70 year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Freightliner FL70 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