1997 Freightliner FL-70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL-70 years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Freightliner FL-70. That ranks 4th out of 7 FL-70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 198,069 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Freightliner FL-70 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 198,069 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Freightliner FL-70 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Parking brake:driveline
Problem: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
Risk: If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: 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: The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driveline fastener failure (RQ99009) — opened Jun 1, 1999, still open, led to recall 99V085000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
While traveling @ 54 mph, looaded with 36 thousand pounds of shell to a jobsite northbound on hwy 41 on the inside lane, went over the railroad tracks, and due to poor depression hump on railroad tracks caused vehicle to blow out airbag and piston which required repair costing our company $415.02…
Consumer states that the accelerator sticks to the floor due to a frayed accelerator cable. *slc
Other Freightliner FL-70 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 FL-70 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 FL-70 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 FL-70 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 FL-70 | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 FL-70 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 FL-70 | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner FL-70?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner FL-70?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Freightliner FL-70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL-70 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.