There have been 13 safety recalls for the Freightliner XC. 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 XC.
This can result in a loss of power steering fluid and an eventual loss of power assist to the steering if the leak is undetected.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Freightliner XC, 1998 Freightliner XC, 1999 Freightliner XC |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a side mount radiator and hydraulic system. The filter gasket for the power steering hydraulic fluid can blow out due to pressure spikes in the system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The operator would not be able to control the intensity of the dash lighting.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Freightliner XC |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. These vehicles do not comply with the dash light intensity requirement of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The spindle welds could fracture while in service increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Freightliner XC |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty vehicles equipped with meritor rs-17145 rear axles. The weld attaching the spindles to the housing may not have been welded properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Freightliner XC, 2006 Freightliner XC |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: On certain motor home chassis built using inline power steering filters, part no. 14-16829-000, the filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 American Lafrance Eagle, 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan, 2001 Freightliner Business Class, 2001 Freightliner VCL, 2001 Freightliner XB, 2001 Freightliner XC, 2001 Freightliner XCS, 2001 Orion V, 2001 Thomas Er Transit, 2001 Thomas Mvp Er |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 10, 2007 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 10,053 |
| Nov. 15, 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 2,700 |
| Apr. 13, 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | 6,003 |
| Feb. 21, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 16,000 |
| Dec. 29, 2000 | Tires:valve | 3,446 |
| Sep. 5, 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 5,032 |
| Aug. 29, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 524 |
| Aug. 29, 2000 | Wheels:cap/cover/hub | 3,400 |
| Feb. 15, 2000 | Equipment:other:labels | 15,000 |
| Jan. 18, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 323 |
| Aug. 16, 1999 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 1,182 |
| May. 6, 1999 | Unknown Or Other | 1,166 |
| Apr. 12, 1999 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 139 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner XC | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner XC | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner XC | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner XC | 6 |
| 1999 Freightliner XC | 7 |
| 1998 Freightliner XC | 7 |
| 1997 Freightliner XC | 4 |
| 1996 Freightliner XC | 1 |