Model year record
The 1999 Freightliner FL70 has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (2 complaints).
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainManual transmission | 2 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
1999 FREIGHTLINER FL70 LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND DEBRIS HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE FELT A VIBRATION, THEN HE SAW TREAD EVERY WHERE. THE LEFT REAR RECAP HAD COME APART. *JB
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY DON'T HOLD.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER OF SAFETY CONCERNING A LARGE TRUCK AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS TO SPICER AND FREIGHTLINER ARE GROWING DAILY AS WITNESSED ON THE EXPEDITOR FORUM WEBSITE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER OF SERIOUS CONSEQUENSE OF LOSING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THESE VEHICLES. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
TRUCK'S 7 SPEED SPICER TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, OFTEN OCCURRING ON DOWNGRADES WHEN GEARS ARE NEEDED MOST. THIS PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED BY DEALER REPAIR SHOPS. ULTIMATELY THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SECOND TRANSMISSION OF THE SAME TYPE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OF JUMPING OUT OF GEAR BEFORE FINALLY LOCKING UP. DEALER REPAIR SPECIALIST HAVE TOLD ME OF MANUFACTURER DEFECTS IN THIS TRANSMISSION. FREIGHTLINER HAS STOPPED USING THEM ON THEIR TRUCKS BUT REFUSE TO RE-CALL. REPLACEMENTS ARE MADE WITH THE SAME UNIT. NUMEROUS OTHERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS, SOME AFTER ONLY A FEW DAYS OF SERVICE. THE TRANSMISSION IN QUESTION IS A SPICER…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.