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1991 Freightliner FL-70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 1991 Freightliner FL-70. Check your own VIN below.

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7 safety recalls for the 1991 Freightliner FL-70

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 97V114001 Reported 77,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

  2. Mechanical (parking brake)

    NHTSA 95V094000 Reported 3,050 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.

  3. Chamber (service brakes)

    NHTSA 95V018000 Reported 5,700 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.

    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.

  4. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 93V148000 Reported 985 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.

    Remedy: Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.

  5. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 92V057000 Reported 1,400 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket.

  6. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 91V177000 Reported 420 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.

  7. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V178000 Reported 49 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.

    Remedy: Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1991 Freightliner FL-70. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Freightliner FL-70 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner FL-70 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Freightliner FL-7070
1992 Freightliner FL-7060
1993 Freightliner FL-7042
1994 Freightliner FL-7032
1995 Freightliner FL-7031
1996 Freightliner FL-7022
1997 Freightliner FL-7022
1998 Freightliner FL-70119
1999 Freightliner FL-7015
2000 Freightliner FL-7004

Checking a specific 1991 Freightliner FL-70

How do I know if my 1991 Freightliner FL-70 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 1991 Freightliner FL-70; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V177000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Freightliner models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.