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1993 Freightliner FL-70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1993 Freightliner FL-70, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1993 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. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 93V104000 Reported 56 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    As the brake pads wear, the brake caliper travel may be limited by interference with the main support member (z-bar spring) of the suspension.

    Remedy: Bendix will supply replacement brake calipers for affected vehicles.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1993 Freightliner FL-70 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Rear air can mounting is breaking off truck, if this breaks, only one side of the truck will have brakes.*ak consumer noticed banging noise when brakes were applied. *yh”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2002 · Service brakes, air

“Consumer stated accelerator sticks to the floor, due to a frayed accelerator cable.*jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 14, 2000 · Vehicle speed control

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 1993 Freightliner FL-70

How do I know if my 1993 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1993 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 93V104000).

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.