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1991 Freightliner FL-70
The 1991 Freightliner FL-70 appears in 7 NHTSA recall campaigns (exterior lighting, parking brake and service brakes, air) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
Consequence: If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
Consequence: If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
Consequence: This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Remedy: Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
Consequence: Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP..
Defect, as filed: A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. Welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet FMVSS no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided.
Consequence: Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely.
Consequence: If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.
Consequence: Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of FMVSS 121.
Remedy: Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Freightliner FL-70 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 0 | 88,604 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 | 88,191 |
| 1993 | 4 | 2 | 85,806 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 | 85,750 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 | 14,747 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 | 7,407 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 | 7,932 |
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 19 | 1,935 |
| 1999 NHTSA | 1 | 5 | 185 |
| 2000 NHTSA | 0 | 4 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Freightliner FL-70 model years · Freightliner: 77 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1991 Freightliner FL-70 have?
7 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 97V114001, was reported to NHTSA on 4 Aug 1997 and concerns exterior lighting:turn signal:switch. Across all model years the Freightliner FL-70 line has 12 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1991 Freightliner FL-70?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 1991 Freightliner FL-70 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.