2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
1 recalls, 1 complaints
07V312000 Jul 20, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
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
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.
Remedy
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 CRAN... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Feb 25, 2008
Incident date: Oct 15, 2007
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 MILE... Read more
Fire
FREIGHTLINER XC-R - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER XC-R across all model years (2004, 2007).
4
Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths