1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
The 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT, SUSPENSION:REAR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Controlcables (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70, potentially affecting up to 7,407 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 96V233003 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 1,410 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. EACH SPINDLE CONTAINS A KEYWAY SLOT IN WHICH THE LOCKING TAB FOR THE WHEEL BEARING NUT LOCKING MECHANISM IS INSERTED....
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSING NUTS WITH A CONVENTIONAL WHEEL NUT HARDWARE SYSTEM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR DUE TO ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILURE. *YH
CONSUMER STATES THAT ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS TO FLOOR DUE TO A FRAYED CABLE. *TT
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR DUE TO ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILURE. *YH
CONSUMER STATES THAT ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS TO FLOOR DUE TO A FRAYED CABLE. *TT
Safety Rating for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 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 — 2 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 (current)
- 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