Freightliner XC recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Freightliner XC, 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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- Dec 10, 2007Crash risk2005–2006 Freightliner XC — Steering
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. THIS CAN LEAD TO HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.
07V570000 · 10K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- 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
- Feb 21, 2001Crash risk1999 Freightliner Argosy, 1999 Freightliner Cargo, 1999 Freightliner Century and 16 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044002 · 16K 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
- 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
- Aug 29, 2000Safety1999–2000 Freightliner XC — Wheels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE COMPONENTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR AXLE WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.
00V248000 · 3K 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