1998 FREIGHTLINER XC
7 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs
00V230002 Sep 5, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
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
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
00V247000 Aug 29, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Defect Description
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
THIS CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE CLEARANCE.
00V040000 Feb 15, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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
THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OVERLAY WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
00V014000 Jan 18, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Defect Description
VEHICLE 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
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AXLE STOPS.
99V223000 Aug 16, 1999
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
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
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THE PRESSURE SPIKES.
99V110000 May 6, 1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE DASH LIGHT INTENSITY REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
Consequence
THE OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE INTENSITY OF THE DASH LIGHTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DASH LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH.
99V074001 Apr 12, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
Defect Description
VEHICLE 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
THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FREIGHTLINER XC
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
SF176AB
Nov 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER XC
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EQ08014
Opened: Nov 4, 2008 , Closed: Mar 6, 2009
FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS/SAF-HOLLAND EQUIP.
ON APRIL 4, 2008, SAF-HOLLAND REPORTED THAT CERTAIN ADL & ADLSD TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES, PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2007 AND OCTOBER 10, 2007, MIGHT HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY WELDED DURING PRODUCTION.SHOULD A TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLY FAIL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL LEADING TO A C... Read more
FREIGHTLINER XC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER XC across all model years (1996, 2006).
28
Total Recalls
13
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths