- The problem
- 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 certification labeling or an anti-lock braking system.
- The risk
- THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
- The fix
- These vehicles will either be retrofit to bring them into compliance, or exported out of puerto rico. If they are retrofit, freightliner will send personnel and parts to add an anti-lock braking system, install the required certification, and tire information labels. The recall began on june 6, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Freightliner FL70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Freightliner FL70 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2006 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FL70 year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Freightliner FL70 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 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 2002 Freightliner FL70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Freightliner FL70: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | C |
2002 Freightliner FL70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Freightliner Columbia | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 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 2002 Freightliner FL70
Does the 2002 Freightliner FL70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Freightliner FL70: labels (May 2006). 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 2002 Freightliner FL70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Freightliner FL70 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 17, 2006 and the latest on October 17, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 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 2002 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