Freightliner Fl70 — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 24, 1999
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles equipped with a driveline parking brake, the fasteners that connect the end of the transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen. If t
Also affects: Freightliner Fl50, Freightliner Fl60
Freightliner Fl70 — Brakes
High risk
Jun 7, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the hydraulic tube to the front left brake may contact the bottom frame rail flange. THis could cause brake line damage and fluid loss which in turn could resu
Also affects: Freightliner Fl50, Freightliner Fl60
Freightliner Fl70 — Brakes
High risk
Jun 13, 1995
Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
DEFECT: THE MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH OVER CENTER TO ASSURE THAT IT REMAINS IN THE APPLIED POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS JARRED THE BRAKE LEVER COULD
Also affects: Freightliner Fl60, Freightliner Mb60, Freightliner Mb70
Freightliner Fl70 — Brakes
High risk
May 3, 1995
Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL WABCO SYSTEM SAVER 1000 AIR DRYERS. IN AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS REQUIRING A LARGE VOLUME OF AIR TO PASS THROUGH THE DRYER IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME,
Also affects: Freightliner Mb60, Freightliner Fll, Freightliner Flb, Freightliner Fl80, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Fl70 — Brakes
High risk
Feb 21, 1995
Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 12" AND 16" FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS MOUNTED ON ROCKWELL FOUNDATION BRAKES. THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS MAY LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE
Also affects: Freightliner Fl60, Freightliner Mb60, Freightliner Mb70
Freightliner Fl70 — Visual System
High risk
Sep 13, 1993
Model years: 1991, 1992
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SUPPORT BRACKET MAY CRACK WHERE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTS TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WITHO
Also affects: Freightliner Fl60, Freightliner Fl80, Freightliner Mb60, Freightliner Mb70, Freightliner Mb80
Freightliner Fl70 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 26, 1992
Model years: 1991, 1992
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. - WELDING MATERIALS USED ON THE INBOARD ANCHORAGE BRACKET UNDER THE CAB DECK WILL NOT MEET THE LOA
Also affects: Freightliner Fl60, Freightliner Mb70, Freightliner Mb60, Freightliner Mb80, Freightliner Fl80
Freightliner Fl70 — Engine
High risk
Dec 5, 1991
Model years: 1991
ON VEHICLES WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES, THE HOOK SIZE FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING MAY BE TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT AND/OR THE HOOK MAY BE OVERS
Also affects: Freightliner Fl60, Freightliner Fl80
Freightliner Fl70 — Brakes
High risk
Dec 5, 1991
Model years: 1991
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. - AIR RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE NOT PROPERLY SEATED. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING
Also affects: Freightliner Fl60, Freightliner Fl80