1996 Freightliner FL-70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Freightliner FL-70, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 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.
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Column shift (power train)
Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.
Remedy: Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
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Suspension: rear
Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Freightliner FL-70 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The accelerator sticks to the floor due to accelerator cable failure. *yh”
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 year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Freightliner FL-70 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 Freightliner FL-70 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 Freightliner FL-70 | 4 | 2 |
| 1994 Freightliner FL-70 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 Freightliner FL-70 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-70 | 1 | 19 |
| 1999 Freightliner FL-70 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 Freightliner FL-70 | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1996 Freightliner FL-70
How do I know if my 1996 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 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 96V233003).
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.
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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.