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2009 Freightliner X-Line problems

The most common problem on the 2009 Freightliner X-Line is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical X-Line model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
96
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2009 Freightliner X-Line problems

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    1

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    1

Recalls 1

Service brakes, air: discReported December 16, 2008 · 1 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler trucks recalled 1 my 2009 freightliner custom chassis x-line motor home chassis equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. The front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm. When braking pressure is applied, the grease may allow the piston head/plate to slip off center and catch on the reducing ring of the service chamber.
Risk
The catching of the piston head/plate on the reducing ring may lock up the corresponding front air disc brake which may impact the operator's ability to steer or control the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers replaced both front air disc brakes service chambers. The vehicle was repaired on september 5, 2008. No further action is required on this recall.

Recall number 08V666000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Freightliner X-Line 96

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2009 Freightliner X-Line owners say

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Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 freightliner x line motorhome(na). The contact immediately notified the dealer when he received recall notice # 09v056000, electrical system battery, cables. He was advised that his appointment was scheduled for september of 2009; however, in september he was advised that the recall was no longer being honored since another company purchased the original manufacturer. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 6,903.

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Questions about the 2009 Freightliner X-Line

Is the 2009 Freightliner X-Line reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Freightliner X-Line, fewer than a typical X-Line model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Freightliner X-Line?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2009 Freightliner X-Line have?

1 recall, covering service brakes, air.

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