1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
The 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainmanual Transmission (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint), and Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70, potentially affecting up to 185 vehicles.
Recall 99V111000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 185 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBE WITH ONE THAT PROVIDES CLEARANCE TO THE FRAME RAIL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1999 FREIGHTLINER FL70 LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND DEBRIS HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE FELT A VIBRATION, THEN HE SAW TREAD EVERY WHERE. THE LEFT REAR RECAP HAD COME APART. *JB
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY DON'T HOLD.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER OF SAFETY CONCERNING A LARGE TRUCK AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS TO SPICER AND FREIGHTLINER ARE GROWING DAILY AS WITNESSED ON THE EXPEDITOR FORUM WEBSITE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER OF SERIOUS CONSEQUENSE OF LOSING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THESE VEHICLES. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
TRUCK'S 7 SPEED SPICER TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, OFTEN OCCURRING ON DOWNGRADES WHEN GEARS ARE NEEDED MOST. THIS PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED BY DEALER REPAIR SHOPS. ULTIMATELY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SECOND TRANSMISSION OF THE SAME TYPE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OF JUMPING OUT OF GEAR BEFORE FINALLY LOCKING UP. DEALER REPAIR SPECIALIST HAVE TOLD ME OF MANUFACTURER DEFECTS IN THIS TRANSMISSION. FREIGHTLINER HAS STOPPED USING THEM ON THEIR TRUCKS BUT REFUSE TO RE-CALL. REPLACEMENTS ARE MADE WITH THE SAME UNIT. NUMEROUS OTHERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS, SOME AFTER ONLY A FEW DAYS OF SERVICE. THE TRANSMISSION IN QUESTION IS A SPICER ESO66-7B. FAILURES WERE ALL SUDDEN WITH NO FOREWARNING. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FL-70
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 3 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 2 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 4 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 3 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 25 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 (current)
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 5 complaints
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