Does the 1991 Freightliner MB70 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, parking brake, service brakes, air, visibility, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1991 Freightliner MB70 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1991 Freightliner MB70?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1991 Freightliner MB70 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1991 Freightliner MB70. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1991 Freightliner MB70 recalls, newest first

August 4, 1997NHTSA 97V11400177,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
Consequence: If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 9, 1995NHTSA 95V0940003,050 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical

Summary: The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
Consequence: If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 6, 1995NHTSA 95V0180005,700 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Summary: The brake chamber mounting studs can loosen or pull through due to fatigue in the brake chamber housing caused by foundation brake chatter.
Consequence: This condition can result in loss of braking capability.
Remedy: Dealers will change the brake lining materials, replace the wing bracket with a reinforced bracket and install brake chambers with reinforced chamber housing and larger (1/2") mounting studs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 14, 1993NHTSA 93V148000985 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary: The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
Consequence: Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 14, 1992NHTSA 92V0570001,400 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. Welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet FMVSS no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided.
Consequence: Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Add reinforcement welds in the upper b pillar and add fasteners to the lower deck anchorage bracket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1991 Freightliner MB70 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1991 Freightliner MB70 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, parking brake, service brakes, air, visibility, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1991 Freightliner MB70 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1991 Freightliner MB70?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.