2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70
The 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70, potentially affecting up to 4 vehicles.
Recall 06V185000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCK CAB-CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE SHIPPED TO A FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER IN MEXICO AND SOLD IN PUERTO RICO WITHOUT THE REQUIRED COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELING OR AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: THESE VEHICLES WILL EITHER BE RETROFIT TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE, OR EXPORTED OUT OF PUERTO RICO. IF THEY ARE RETROFIT, FREIGHTLINER WILL SEND PERSONNEL AND PARTS TO ADD AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, INSTALL THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, AND TIRE INFORMATION...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. A RECALL LETTER REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, WAS RECEIVED HOWEVER, NO RECALL NUMBER WAS LISTED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN ERROR AND WOULD NOT PERFORM THE RECALL.
Safety Rating for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FL70
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL70 — 1 complaint
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER FL70 (current)
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 FL-70 — 50 total complaints