Safety Recalls of Freightliner XLS Vehicles

There has been 1 safety recall for the Freightliner XLS. 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 XLS.

NHTSA Recall #: 00V229001; Aug. 17, 2000

This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Freightliner Business Class, 2000 Freightliner FLN, 2000 Freightliner FS-65, 2000 Freightliner MB55, 2000 Freightliner MT-45, 2000 Freightliner XLS, 2000 Sterling Acterra
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Freightliner XLS Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 17, 2000   Power Train:automatic Transmission 594