Freightliner Fl-70 1996
Model Fl-70 made in 1996 by Freightliner got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and suspension.
Model 1996
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
97V052000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 08/22/1995 to 03/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 5997 | 06/03/1997 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/08/1997 | 04/17/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an e clip that detains the detent pin. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 6, 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8662.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
96V233003 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1996 to 10/23/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1410 | 12/18/1996 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/20/1996 | 12/19/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. the drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. the length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began december 18, 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
1 | |||
The accelerator sticks to the floor due to accelerator cable failure. *yh | |||
1 | |||
Consumer states that accelerator cable sticks to floor due to a frayed cable. *tt |