There have been 4 safety recalls for the Freightliner MC. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner MC.
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Freightliner FLC, 1999 Freightliner FLN, 1999 Freightliner FS-65, 1999 Freightliner MC |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Fccc Xb-r, 2005 Fccc Xb-r, 2005 Fccc XC, 2006 Fccc XC, 2004 Freightliner Cargo, 2005 Freightliner Cargo, 2004 Freightliner MB55, 2005 Freightliner MB55, 2004 Freightliner MC, 2005 Freightliner MC, 2005 Freightliner MT-45, 2005 Freightliner MT-55, 2004 Freightliner MT45, 2004 Freightliner MT55, 2004 Freightliner XB, 2005 Freightliner XB, 2004 Freightliner Xb-s, 2005 Freightliner Xb-s, 2004 Freightliner Xc-r, 2005 Freightliner Xc-r, 2004 Freightliner Xc-s, 2005 Freightliner Xc-s, 2004 Sterling Cargo, 2005 Sterling Cargo, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2004 and 2005 freightliner van, motor home, shuttle bus, and school bus chassis manufactured between January 2004 and may 2005. Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature wear of the pump.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The abs fault light will not activate and the abs will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Freightliner FB65, 1999 Freightliner FLN, 1999 Freightliner FS-65, 1999 Freightliner MB, 1999 Freightliner MC |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner MC, 1997 Freightliner MC, 1998 Freightliner MC, 1999 Freightliner MC, 2000 Freightliner MC, 1996 Freightliner VCL, 1997 Freightliner VCL, 1998 Freightliner VCL, 1999 Freightliner VCL, 2000 Freightliner VCL, 1996 Freightliner XC, 1997 Freightliner XC, 1998 Freightliner XC, 1999 Freightliner XC, 2000 Freightliner XC |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. This does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2005 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 8,310 |
| Sep. 22, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 13,008 |
| Feb. 15, 2000 | Equipment:other:labels | 15,000 |
| Mar. 29, 1999 | Air Brake | 285 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner MC | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner MC | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner MC | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner MC | 3 |
| 1998 Freightliner MC | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner MC | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner MC | 1 |