There have been 12 safety recalls for the Freightliner FL-70. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner FL-70.
This condition could result in a loss of brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Freightliner FL-50, 1999 Freightliner FL-60, 1999 Freightliner FL-70 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Freightliner FL-50, 1998 Freightliner FL-50, 1997 Freightliner FL-60, 1998 Freightliner FL-60, 1997 Freightliner FL-70, 1998 Freightliner FL-70 |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1992 Freightliner FL-70, 1993 Freightliner FL-70, 1994 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner FL106, 1992 Freightliner FL106, 1993 Freightliner FL106, 1994 Freightliner FL106, 1991 Freightliner FL111, 1992 Freightliner FL111, 1993 Freightliner FL111, 1994 Freightliner FL111, 1991 Freightliner FL50, 1992 Freightliner FL50, 1993 Freightliner FL50, 1994 Freightliner FL50, 1991 Freightliner FL60, 1992 Freightliner FL60, 1993 Freightliner FL60, 1994 Freightliner FL60, 1991 Freightliner FL80, 1992 Freightliner FL80, 1993 Freightliner FL80, 1994 Freightliner FL80, 1991 Freightliner FLA, 1992 Freightliner FLA, 1993 Freightliner FLA, 1994 Freightliner FLA, 1991 Freightliner FLB, 1992 Freightliner FLB, 1993 Freightliner FLB, 1994 Freightliner FLB, 1991 Freightliner FLD, 1992 Freightliner FLD, 1993 Freightliner FLD, 1994 Freightliner FLD, 1991 Freightliner MB50, 1992 Freightliner MB50, 1993 Freightliner MB50, 1994 Freightliner MB50, 1991 Freightliner MB60, 1992 Freightliner MB60, 1993 Freightliner MB60, 1994 Freightliner MB60, 1991 Freightliner MB70, 1992 Freightliner MB70, 1993 Freightliner MB70, 1994 Freightliner MB70 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Freightliner FL-70, 1996 Freightliner FL-70, 1997 Freightliner FL-70, 1995 Oshkosh MT45, 1996 Oshkosh MT45, 1997 Oshkosh MT45 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner Century, 1996 Freightliner Conventional, 1996 Freightliner FL-60, 1996 Freightliner FL-70, 1996 Freightliner FL-80 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 6, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 185 |
| Apr. 20, 1999 | Parking Brake:driveline | 1,935 |
| Aug. 4, 1997 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 77,000 |
| Apr. 8, 1997 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 5,997 |
| Nov. 20, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 1,410 |
| May. 9, 1995 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical | 3,050 |
| Feb. 6, 1995 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 5,700 |
| Sep. 14, 1993 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 985 |
| Jun. 14, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 56 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,400 |
| Oct. 15, 1991 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 420 |
| Oct. 15, 1991 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 49 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner FL-70 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-70 | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 |
| 1995 Freightliner FL-70 | 3 |
| 1994 Freightliner FL-70 | 3 |
| 1993 Freightliner FL-70 | 4 |
| 1992 Freightliner FL-70 | 6 |
| 1991 Freightliner FL-70 | 7 |