There have been 4 safety recalls for the Freightliner MB-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 MB-70.
This can allow the cam lever to become disengaged from the parking brake shoes. The operator would have no warning that the parking brake was not applied allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner MB-60, 1997 Freightliner MB-60, 1996 Freightliner MB-70, 1997 Freightliner MB-70, 1996 Freightliner MB-80, 1997 Freightliner MB-80, 1992 Freightliner MT, 1993 Freightliner MT, 1994 Freightliner MT, 1995 Freightliner MT, 1996 Freightliner MT, 1997 Freightliner MT, 1992 Freightliner VB, 1993 Freightliner VB, 1994 Freightliner VB, 1995 Freightliner VB, 1992 Freightliner XB, 1993 Freightliner XB, 1994 Freightliner XB, 1995 Freightliner XB, 1996 Freightliner XB, 1997 Freightliner XB |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks chassis equipped with allison 500 series transmission and a bendix 9x3 power apply park brake system. The cam lever of the powered apply brake can move forward, because a hole in the transmission mounting boss was drilled too deep. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-60, 1992 Freightliner FL-60, 1993 Freightliner FL-60, 1994 Freightliner FL-60, 1995 Freightliner FL-60, 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1992 Freightliner FL-70, 1993 Freightliner FL-70, 1994 Freightliner FL-70, 1995 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner MB-60, 1992 Freightliner MB-60, 1993 Freightliner MB-60, 1994 Freightliner MB-60, 1995 Freightliner MB-60, 1991 Freightliner MB-70, 1992 Freightliner MB-70, 1993 Freightliner MB-70, 1994 Freightliner MB-70, 1995 Freightliner MB-70 |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-60, 1992 Freightliner FL-60, 1993 Freightliner FL-60, 1994 Freightliner FL-60, 1995 Freightliner FL-60, 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1992 Freightliner FL-70, 1993 Freightliner FL-70, 1994 Freightliner FL-70, 1995 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner MB-60, 1992 Freightliner MB-60, 1993 Freightliner MB-60, 1994 Freightliner MB-60, 1995 Freightliner MB-60, 1991 Freightliner MB-70, 1992 Freightliner MB-70, 1993 Freightliner MB-70, 1994 Freightliner MB-70, 1995 Freightliner MB-70 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Recall Summary: The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-60, 1992 Freightliner FL-60, 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1992 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner FL-80, 1992 Freightliner FL-80, 1991 Freightliner MB-60, 1992 Freightliner MB-60, 1991 Freightliner MB-70, 1992 Freightliner MB-70, 1991 Freightliner MB-80, 1992 Freightliner MB-80 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. Welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 2, 1997 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 1,993 |
| May. 9, 1995 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical | 3,050 |
| Feb. 6, 1995 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 5,700 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner MB-70 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner MB-70 | 1 |
| 1995 Freightliner MB-70 | 2 |
| 1994 Freightliner MB-70 | 2 |
| 1993 Freightliner MB-70 | 2 |
| 1992 Freightliner MB-70 | 3 |
| 1991 Freightliner MB-70 | 3 |