Freightliner Fl-70 2000

Model Fl-70 made in 2000 by Freightliner got 5 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, structure and suspension.

Model 2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
 Consumer received nhtsa recall 00v232002/ manufacturer's recalls sf227a and fl264e in jan 2001 concerning abs brake system. has contacted closest dealer, galerger freightliner in newburg,ny tele 8455657700 about 3 times, and was told dealer's serivice will call back to set appointment. but, consumer never received a call back. also, contacted freightliner manfacturer and left message. but, never got call back either. in meantime consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.*ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/15/2001703/27/2001
 Air leakages from leveling valve. when loading with 4,000 or more lbs it causes trailer to lean too far to the left as if it won't to turn over. dealer notified, and asked driver to bring it in for inspection.*ak consumer states he would notic air escaping from the leveling valve on the left rear, the vehicle would lean to the left as if it was going to turn over, this would happen when the vehicle was loaded with about four thousand pounds.*jb
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
10/12/20001
 Axle #1 left side front spring hanger is loose, bolts spin easily by hand.
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 Left side front spring hanger is loose on the framce causing the axle to shift. *slc