1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
The 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Controlcables (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70, potentially affecting up to 7,932 vehicles.
Recall 99V085000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
| 1,935 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS IS UNDETECTED, THE FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY SHEAR OFF ALLOWING THE DRIVELINE TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLANGE FASTENERS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND REPLACE ANY FASTENERS FOUND LOOSE. IF THE FASTENERS ARE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY TORQUED, THEY WILL BE REMOVED, PERMALOCK WILL BE ADDED, AND THEN RETORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemlines And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING @ 54 MPH, LOOADED WITH 36 THOUSAND POUNDS OF SHELL TO A JOBSITE NORTHBOUND ON HWY 41 ON THE INSIDE LANE, WENT OVER THE RAILROAD TRACKS, AND DUE TO POOR DEPRESSION HUMP ON RAILROAD TRACKS CAUSED VEHICLE TO BLOW OUT AIRBAG AND PISTON WHICH REQUIRED REPAIR COSTING OUR COMPANY $415.02, AND A LOSS OF WORK TO OUR COMPANY COSTING US A TOTAL OF $991.81 FOR THE DELIVERY OF MATERIALS TO A JOB LOST DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO PERFORM THE WORK AS REQUIRED. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR DUE TO A FRAYED ACCELERATOR CABLE. *SLC
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR DUE TO A FRAYED ACCELERATOR CABLE. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FL-70
- 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 — 4 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 (current)
- 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