Freightliner VCL recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Freightliner VCL, covering 27,673 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Freightliner VCL recalls by model year
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Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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 separate from the plate.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 01V322002 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
- Risk
- A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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.
Recall number 01V115000 · Recall details
Tires: valve
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: rv chassis. The valve stem on the rear inner tire could rub against the wheel and develop a leak.
- Risk
- A loss of air on the inner tire could overload the outer tire if undetected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a valve stem extension stabilizer.
Recall number 00V427000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V247000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V040000 · Recall details
Questions about the Freightliner VCL recalls
How do I check if my Freightliner VCL has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Freightliner VCL have?
5, covering vehicle speed control, tires and service brakes, hydraulic.
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