1999 Freightliner FL-70
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Freightliner FL-70. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Freightliner FL-70. Newest first.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. the hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in a loss of brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake tube with one that provides clearance to the frame rail.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
1999 freightliner FL70 left rear tire blew out and debris hit another vehicle. *Kb the consumer stated he felt a vibration, then he saw tread every where. The left rear recap had come apart. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When brakes are applied they don't hold.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
This IS a very serious matter of safety concerning a large truck and needs to be addressed. the number of complaints to spicer and freightliner are growing daily as witnessed on the expeditor forum website. Please look into this matter of serious consequense of losing control while driving these vehicles. No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Truck's 7 speed spicer transmission jumps out of gear at highway speeds, often occurring on downgrades when gears are needed most. This problem was never corrected by dealer repair shops. Ultimately the transmission failed completed and had to be replaced. The second transmission of the same type…
Truck's 7 speed spicer transmission jumps out of gear at highway speeds, often occurring on downgrades when gears are needed most. This problem was never corrected by dealer repair shops. Ultimately the transmission failed completed and had to be replaced. The second transmission of the same type had the same problem of jumping out of gear before finally locking up. Dealer repair specialist have told me of manufacturer defects in this transmission. Freightliner has stopped using them on their trucks but refuse to re-call. Replacements are made with the same unit. Numerous others have had similar problems, some after only a few days of service. The transmission in question IS a spicer eso66-7b. Failures were all sudden with no forewarning. *ak
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