2002 Freightliner FL70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Freightliner FL70, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Freightliner FL70
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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Labels (equipment)
Certain truck cab-chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these trucks were shipped to a final stage manufacturer in mexico and sold in puerto rico without the required compliance certification labeling or an anti-lock braking system.
Remedy: These vehicles will either be retrofit to bring them into compliance, or exported out of puerto rico. If they are retrofit, freightliner will send personnel and parts to add an anti-lock braking system, install the…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Freightliner FL70 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 199,950 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. A recall letter regarding fuel system,gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, was received ho”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Freightliner FL70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner FL70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2002 Freightliner FL70
How do I know if my 2002 Freightliner FL70 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 2002 Freightliner FL70; 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 06V185000).
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.