1996 Freightliner FL-70
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Freightliner FL-70. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 Freightliner FL-70. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
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.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Consumer states that accelerator cable sticks to floor due to a frayed cable. *tt
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
The accelerator sticks to the floor due to accelerator cable failure. *yh
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