Consumer states that accelerator cable sticks to floor due to a frayed cable.
The worst 1996 Freightliner FL-70 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
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- Acceleration2
Recalls 3
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 03V246000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
Recall number 97V052000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
- 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.
Recall number 96V233003 · Recall details
What 1996 Freightliner FL-70 owners say
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The accelerator sticks to the floor due to accelerator cable failure.
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Questions about the 1996 Freightliner FL-70
Is the 1996 Freightliner FL-70 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Freightliner FL-70, 2.0 times a typical FL-70 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Freightliner FL-70?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1996 Freightliner FL-70 have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, power train and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner FL-70 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V246000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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