1998 Freightliner XC Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS
NHTSA campaign 00V014000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Jan 18, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG.
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DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AXLE STOPS.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-250.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | XC | 1998 |
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Other campaigns involving Freightliner vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V014000 (manufacturer number FL-250). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.