Freightliner X-line 2006

Model X-line made in 2006 by Freightliner got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and unknown or other. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
06V423000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 04/04/2005 to 10/13/2005V (Vehicle)200012/19/2006MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/02/200611/03/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes, the tie rod specified for the axle assembly is too short, possibly resulting in insufficient thread engagement.
Consequence SummaryThe tie rod ends may separate under certain extreme conditions, resulting in reduced steering control. such an event may lead to a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the tie rod free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-483.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
06/11/200620001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freightliner custom x-line rv. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost all power steering. as a result, the steering became extremely difficult. as the contact attempted to pull off the road, the power steering hose detached from the power steering filter, which caused power steering fluid to spray all the vehicles in close proximity. a local mechanic assisted him with temporarily repairing the vehicle. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v570000 (steering:hydraulic power assist system) in june of 2008. he called the dealer and is currently experiencing difficulty getting the vehicle repaired because they are located 75 miles away. also, the dealer wants to keep the vehicle for two weeks to properly repair it according to the recall. he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 28,000. updated 11/12/08 *cn updated 11/18/08. *jb
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
03/04/2011
 Tl - the contact owns a 2011 freightliner x-line rv(na). the contact stated that his trailer was a 14000 lbs with a 10,000 lbs hitch coupler. he mentioned that the manufacturer had this coupler place on the trailer to increase profitability. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they would be willing to cut the coupler off and replace it with the correct one. the contact decided to returned the vehicle and get a refund since all the other trailers had the same problem. the failure and current mileage was 0. pm