1998 Freightliner XC recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1998 Freightliner XC. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Sep 5, 2000Crash risk1997–2000 Freightliner XC — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.
00V230002 · 5K 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
- Jan 18, 2000Safety1998 Freightliner XC — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. IF THE FRONT WHEELS ARE TURNED WHEN THE AIR SUSPENSION IS EXHAUSTED, THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE DAMAGED DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE.
00V014000 · 323 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION