2002 Freightliner FL70 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL70 years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Freightliner FL70. That ranks 6th out of 7 FL70 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 199,950 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Freightliner FL70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 199,950 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Freightliner FL70 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Certain truck cab-chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these trucks were shipped to a final stage manufacturer in mexico and sold in puerto rico without the required compliance certification labeling or an anti-lock braking system.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: These vehicles will either be retrofit to bring them into compliance, or exported out of puerto rico. If they are retrofit, freightliner will send personnel and parts to add an anti-lock braking system, install the required certification, and tire information labels. The recall began on june 6, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. A recall letter regarding fuel system,gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, was received however, no recall number was listed. The dealer determined the letter was received in error and…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Freightliner FL70?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner FL70?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Freightliner FL70 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL70 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.