2004 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
2 recalls — 5 complaints
05V408000 Sep 13, 2005
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCK AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ATTACH A TENSION COLLAR TO THE STEERING SHAFT TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE YOKE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
04V283000 Jun 9, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IN A SITUATION IN WHICH MULTIPLE ALARMS ARE ACTIVE, A CHECK ENGINE, STOP ENGINE, OR SIMILAR WARNING INDICATOR IS GIVEN PRIORITY OVER THE LOW AIR ALARM BY THE INSTRUM... Read more
Consequence
THIS MEANS THAT A VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN WITH THE AIR PRESSURE BELOW 60 PSI WITHOUT THE LOW AIR WARNING SOUNDING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-PROGRAM THE MULTI-MODULE DATA CONTROLLER SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
STEERING
Dec 12, 2008
Incident date: Dec 12, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V408000 (STEERING:LINKAGES ). HE CALLED HIS LOCAL DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND REMOVE THE DATE CODE... Read more
STEERING
Jun 23, 2005
Incident date: May 6, 2005
LOUD BANGING NOISE BETWEEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS. SOUNDS LIKE WHEEL MAY BE COMING OFF AXLE. STEERING WONDERS AND HAS TOO MUCH FREE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. BELIEVED TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. TOOK TO NEWMAR TO HAVE IT ROAD TESTED. NEWMAR SENT TO FREIGHTLINER SERVICE DEALER IN SOUTH BEND. 5/06... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 23, 2005
Incident date: May 6, 2005
LOUD BANGING NOISE BETWEEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS. SOUNDS LIKE WHEEL MAY BE COMING OFF AXLE. STEERING WONDERS AND HAS TOO MUCH FREE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. BELIEVED TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. TOOK TO NEWMAR TO HAVE IT ROAD TESTED. NEWMAR SENT TO FREIGHTLINER SERVICE DEALER IN SOUTH BEND. 5/06... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mar 23, 2005
Incident date: Dec 20, 2004
THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER WHICH CONTAINS ENGINE/GEAR LOCATION,AND MILES PER GALLON IS LOCATED AT A DIFFICULT ANGLE. DRIVER IS UNABLE TO READ SETTINGS WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE THE EYES COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD. THE INFORMATION CENTER IS LOCATED AT KNEE LEVEL AND PROJECTS STRAIGHT... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 10, 2004
Incident date: Aug 10, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD. REAR END WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *AK
FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS across all model years (2003–2004).
4
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 (current) | 2 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |