Freightliner Xc 1998

Model Xc made in 1998 by Freightliner got 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and power train.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
00V040000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1996 to 01/01/2000V (Vehicle)1500011/27/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/15/200002/28/2000567
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.
NotesOwner 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).
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
99V074001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/24/1998 to 11/23/1998V (Vehicle)13911/18/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/12/199904/15/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty vehicles equipped with meritor rs-17145 rear axles. the weld attaching the spindles to the housing may not have been welded properly.
Consequence SummaryThe spindle welds could fracture while in service increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these housings with new properly-manufactured housings.
NotesOwner notification began november 18, 1999. 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).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER
00V014000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/14/1998 to 12/06/1998V (Vehicle)32305/15/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC01/18/200002/02/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThis can result in brake drag.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace all axle stops.
NotesFreightliner 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).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
00V247000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1997 to 06/30/2000V (Vehicle)52401/30/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/29/200008/31/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.
NotesOwner 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
99V223000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1997 to 11/18/1999V (Vehicle)118202/03/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/16/199908/18/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.
NotesOwner 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).
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
99V110000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/25/1998 to 03/19/1999V (Vehicle)116609/01/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC05/06/199905/12/1999571101
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor home chassis. these vehicles do not comply with the dash light intensity requirement of fmvss no. 101, controls and displays.
Consequence SummaryThe operator would not be able to control the intensity of the dash lighting.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the dash light dimmer switch.
NotesOwner notification began september 1, 1999. 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
00V230002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/1997 to 08/04/2000V (Vehicle)503201/23/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/05/200009/21/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryReplacement 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.
NotesOwner 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SF176AB11/01/1999612075Vehicles 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 eng06/05/2000