1998 Freightliner FL-70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Freightliner FL-70, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 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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Driveline (parking brake)
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to…
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Freightliner FL-70 have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle will stall intermittently and without warning at any speed. Vehicle within a 2-year period has been back to factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the pr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2001 · Engine and engine cooling
“Consumer stated truck stalled without warning, within a 2-year period truck has been back to the factory, where engines were put in 161 times. Fuel pump was replaced as being the problem, remedy did n”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2001 · Engine and engine cooling
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 1998 Freightliner FL-70
How do I know if my 1998 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Freightliner FL-70; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 99V085000).
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.