NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Freightliner Fl70

The 2002 Freightliner Fl70 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2002 Freightliner Fl70. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #06V185000

Reported May 26, 2006 · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Free manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL435. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Check your 2002 Freightliner Fl70 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Freightliner Fl70 to see exactly which recalls apply to your specific vehicle.

Check a Freightliner VIN