2001 FREIGHTLINER XCS

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs

01V322002 Nov 15, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, FIRE TRUCKS, AND TRANSIT BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPA... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE PEDALS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 18, 2002. 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.
2,700 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FREIGHTLINER XCS

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SF240A Dec 1, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FIELD SERVICE CAMPAIGN REGARDING FCCC CHASSIS LOSS OF THROTTLE - CUMMINS ISB 275 HP ENGINES WITH ALLISON 2000 MH TRANSMISSIONS FOR ALL XC, XB, AND XCS CHASSIS MODELS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 8, 2001. *TT

FREIGHTLINER XCS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER XCS across all model years (1999, 2010).

5 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER XCS - Year by Year

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