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The worst 1997 Freightliner FL-70 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
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- Acceleration1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
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
Parking brake: driveline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 99V085000 · 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
See all 3 recalls for the 1997 Freightliner FL-70
Defect investigations
Driveline fastener failure
On april 13, 1999, freightliner filed a defect information report received on (april 20, 1999) foapproximately 1,200 fl-50, fl-60, and fl-70 trucks equipped with driveline parking brakes and manufactured from july 1, 1997, through may 31, 1998.the fasteners connecting the transmission companion flange to the park brake drum and driveline can loosen.continued operation of the vehicle can result in fatigue failure of the fasteners allowing the driveline to separate.dealers will inspect the fasteners for proper torque.if the fasteners are found loose they will be replaced.if the fasteners are found properly torqued, the nuts will be removed, permalock applied and the nuts re-installed and torqued to specification.freightliner's identification number for this recall is fl-230. Freightliner notes that ...the beginning and ending dates were determined by the incidence claims, however, only one report was referenced in the defect information report. Freightliner investigated the defect beginning in september 1998, when freightliner received a report of companion flange fasteners loosening and in some cases shearing off.in december 1998, an audit of the assembly plant found that the companion flange fasteners were improperly assembled in that the fasteners were under torqued and no permalock was applied. On march 23, 1999, freightliner decided to conduct a safety recall. The purpose of this rq is to investigate the scope, chronology, and the timeliness of freightliner's actions.
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What 1997 Freightliner FL-70 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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, and a loss of work to our company costing us a total of $991.81 for the delivery of materials to a job lost due to not being able to perform the work as required.
Consumer states that the accelerator sticks to the floor due to a frayed accelerator cable.
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Questions about the 1997 Freightliner FL-70
Is the 1997 Freightliner FL-70 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Freightliner FL-70, 3.0 times a typical FL-70 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Freightliner FL-70?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Freightliner FL-70 have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, parking brake and power train.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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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