1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
The 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Controlcables (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70, potentially affecting up to 33,247 vehicles.
Recall 97V052000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| 5,997 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
View full details →Recall 95V094000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
| 3,050 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.
View full details →Recall 95V018000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
| 5,700 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS.
View full details →Recall 95E003005 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 18,500 vehicles affected
Defect: AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER PRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE...
Consequence: IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSED BY A FRAYED CABLE. *JB
CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSED BY A FRAYED CABLE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FL-70
- 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 0 complaints
- 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 0 complaints
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 3 complaints
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 3 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 (current)
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 4 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 3 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 25 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 5 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 5 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints