Freightliner VCL recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Freightliner VCL, 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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- Nov 15, 2001Crash risk2001 American Lafrance Eagle, 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan, 2001 Freightliner Business Class and 7 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
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 SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
01V322002 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Apr 13, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Coachmen Class A, 1999–2000 Freightliner VCL, 1999–2000 Freightliner XC and 1 other model — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL (ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE) COULD OCCUR WHEN THE EXHAUST BRAKE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP.
01V115000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Dec 29, 2000Crash risk2000 Freightliner VCL, 2000 Freightliner XC, 2000 Freightliner XCS — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
00V427000 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Aug 29, 2000Crash risk1997–2000 Freightliner VCL, 1997–2000 Freightliner XC, 1997–2000 Freightliner Xca — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE STEER AXLE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND THE AXLE KNUCKLE POST DURING A FULL WHEEL CUT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED.
00V247000 · 524 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Feb 15, 2000Safety1996–2000 Freightliner MC, 1996–2000 Freightliner VCL, 1996–2000 Freightliner XC — Equipment
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."
00V040000 · 15K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION