Freightliner Classic XL recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Freightliner Classic XL, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Apr 14, 2020Crash risk2014–2021 Freightliner 122SD, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006–2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 9 other models — Exterior Lighting
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
20V214000 · 63K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 14, 2019Crash risk2013–2018 Freightliner 108SD, 2014–2019 Freightliner 114SD, 2014 Freightliner 122SD and 17 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V370000 · 741 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 13, 2011Crash risk2005–2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2005–2011 Freightliner Century, 2005–2011 Freightliner Classic XL and 2 other models — Steering
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THE LOWER PINION BEARING MAY CORRODE AND FAIL. A FAILED BEARING MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE SPOOL VALVE SEALS. A DAMAGE SPOOL VALVE SEAL MAY ALLOW HYDRAULIC FLUID TO FLOW TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT TURN PORT INSTEAD OF FLOWING TO THE RETURN PORT.
11V514000 · 10K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Freightliner Classic XL, 2008 Freightliner FLD Classic, 2008 Freightliner FLD SD — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE JAM NUTS ON THE BRAKE PUSHROD BETWEEN THE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE VALVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED. THESE NUTS SECURE THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD.
08V031000 · 141 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Dec 21, 2007Crash risk2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia and 10 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
07V592000 · 220 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Nov 13, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2006–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006–2008 Freightliner Century ST and 10 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND SIMPLEX SE OR SE II FIFTH WHEELS, THE LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED WHICH COULD DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE. CORROSION OR CONTAMINATES IN THE PIVOT MAY CAUSE IT TO BIND AND PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL JAW FROM LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
07V530000 · 38K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Sep 6, 2007Crash risk2005–2008 Freightliner Century ST, 2005–2008 Freightliner Classic XL, 2005–2008 Freightliner Columbia and 1 other model — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AT THE INNER END OF THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD MAY BE DAMAGED IN A SHARP TURN. EXCESSIVE TIE ROD ANGLES MAY LOOSEN THE TIE ROD IN THE BALL SOCKET OR DAMAGE THE THREADED TIE ROD SOCKET ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING RACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE THREADED END OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE.
07V403000 · 450 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Sep 5, 2007Crash risk2005–2008 Freightliner Century ST, 2005–2008 Freightliner Classic XL, 2005–2008 Freightliner Columbia and 1 other model — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE TIE ROD ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE THREADED END OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE.
07V400000 · 413 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Aug 2, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 FCCC MT 45, 2007–2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2007–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 9 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER THERMOSWITCH MAY PREVENT THE FUEL PREHEATER FROM TURNING OFF IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT ON. IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LEFT ON WHEN FUEL IS ADDED TO THE FUEL- WATER SEPARATOR AT THE FACTORY OR DURING A FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE, A SMALL FLAME MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FILTER COVER.
07V335000 · 4K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jul 18, 2007Crash risk2007 Double K Villager 158, 2007 Double K Villager 190, 2007 Double K Villager 228 and 22 other models — Steering
FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
07V306000 · 18K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jul 16, 2007Crash risk2003–2008 FCCC B2, 2003–2008 FCCC XC, 2003–2008 Freightliner Argosy and 18 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.
07V302000 · 75K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Feb 8, 2006Fire risk2004–2006 Freightliner Classic, 2004–2006 Freightliner Classic XL, 2004–2006 Freightliner Columbia and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
06V030000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 17, 2003Crash risk2000 Freightliner Argosy, 2000 Freightliner Business Class, 2000 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 11 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
03V227000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION