1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70
The 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70, potentially affecting up to 27,250 vehicles.
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 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70.
Safety Rating for the 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MB-70
- 1991 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 — 0 complaints
- 1992 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 — 0 complaints
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 — 0 complaints
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 (current)
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 — 0 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 — 0 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 — 0 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 — 4 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 FL-70 — 50 total complaints