Freightliner Xc-r 2006
Model Xc-r made in 2006 by Freightliner got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, diesel. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V312000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 10/27/2005 to 04/20/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 642 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 07/20/2007 | 07/20/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-506.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 12485 | 1 | 06/06/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freightliner xc. while driving 60 mph, the fuel line cracked and diesel and smoke began pouring out of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel line cracked. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was 12,650 and failure mileage was 12,485. updated 03-19-08 *bf the consumer stated the serial number for the cummins engine is 46503962 and cummins replaced fuel line with a brace on it and without the fuel line will crack due to vibration. updated 03/19/08 *tr | |||