Freightliner Fl70 1999

• Recall 11519 [USA]: This condition could result in a loss of brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange.
  dealers will replace the brake tube with one that provides clearance to the frame rail.
  owner notification began august 20, 1999.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 1999109 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the hydraulic tube to the front left brake may contact the bottom frame rail flange. This could cause brake line damage and fluid loss which in turn could result in reduced braking capability. Correction: the hydraulic brake tube will be replaced with one that has adequate clearance.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

When brakes are applied they don't hold.*ak

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

Truck's 7 speed spicer transmission jumps out of gear at highway speeds, often occurring on downgrades when gears are needed most. This problem was never corrected by dealer repair shops. Ultimately the transmission failed completed and had to be replaced. The second transmission of the same type had the same problem of jumping out of gear before finally locking up. Dealer repair specialist have told me of manufacturer defects in this transmission. Freightliner has stopped using them on their trucks but refuse to re-call. Replacements are made with the same unit. Numerous others have had similar problems, some after only a few days of service. The transmission in question is a spicer eso66-7b. Failures were all sudden with no forewarning. *ak

This is a very serious matter of safety concerning a large truck and needs to be addressed. The number of complaints to spicer and freightliner are growing daily as witnessed on the expeditor forum website. Please look into this matter of serious consequense of losing control while driving these vehicles. No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary. *ak