NHTSA Recall 06V185000: Labels (equipment)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2002 Freightliner FL70.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V185000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-435 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | May 26, 2006 |
| Owner notification | June 6, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This does not meet the standard requirements.
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 required certification, and tire information labels. The recall began on june 6, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl435.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner FL70 | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.