Freightliner Xc 1997
Model Xc made in 1997 by Freightliner got 3 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1997
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
00V040000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1996 to 01/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 11/27/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/15/2000 | 02/28/2000 | 567 | ||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began november 27, 2000. owners who do not receive a new labelwithin 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). | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
00V247000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1997 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 524 | 01/30/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/29/2000 | 08/31/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began january 30, 2001.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). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
99V223000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1997 to 11/18/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1182 | 02/03/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/16/1999 | 08/18/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a side mount radiator and hydraulic system. the filter gasket for the power steering hydraulic fluid can blow out due to pressure spikes in the system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can result in a loss of power steering fluid and an eventual loss of power assist to the steering if the leak is undetected. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began february 3, 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). | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
00V230002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1997 to 08/04/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 5032 | 01/23/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/05/2000 | 09/21/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began january 23, 2001. 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). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
SF176AB | 11/01/1999 | 612075 | Vehicles manufactured from 6/27/97 through 11/20/98 may have caterpillar 3126a/b engine oil dipstick calibrations that were incorrectly set. a modification exist to install and calibrate a new engine oil dipstick at the next scheduled eng | 06/05/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
06/17/1999 | 08/31/1997 | ||
From the time of purchase didn't have brake lights. took it back to the dealer who made the necessary repairs. but, brake lights continued to burn without applying brakes. removed the fuse. currently, any time the chassis gets wet it causes problems with the wiring and speed control. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
06/17/1999 | 08/31/1997 | ||
From the time of purchase didn't have brake lights. took it back to the dealer who made the necessary repairs. but, brake lights continued to burn without applying brakes. removed the fuse. currently, any time the chassis gets wet it causes problems with the wiring and speed control. *ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
06/17/1999 | 08/31/1997 | ||
From the time of purchase didn't have brake lights. took it back to the dealer who made the necessary repairs. but, brake lights continued to burn without applying brakes. removed the fuse. currently, any time the chassis gets wet it causes problems with the wiring and speed control. *ak |