Freightliner Fl70 1997
Model Fl70 made in 1997 by Freightliner got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V246000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 62 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/10/2003 | 07/17/2003 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 09/23/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1997 freightliner fl70 tire blewout while driving. *ts there was damage to the vehicle's left tire, let headlight, left step, left fender, left door, and hood. *nm | |||