1996 Freightliner FL-70 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1996 Freightliner FL-70 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (4 reports).

3Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your FL-70?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Freightliner FL-70 recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 03V246Jul 10, 200362 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Recall 97V052Apr 8, 19975,997 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 96V233003Nov 20, 19961,410 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Freightliner FL-70 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control4

What owners report

2002-02-22, Vehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER STATES THAT ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS TO FLOOR DUE TO A FRAYED CABLE. *TT
2002-02-22, Vehicle Speed Control
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS TO THE FLOOR DUE TO ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILURE. *YH

1996 Freightliner FL-70 questions

Does the 1996 Freightliner FL-70 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Freightliner FL-70: Vehicle Speed Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner FL-70?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Freightliner FL-70 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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