1997 Freightliner XB Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1997 Freightliner XB problems

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Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: armReported July 21, 1998 · 5,041 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: walk-in van and shuttle bus chassis equipped with meritor model fc-921 front axles. Stress cracks can occur in the left front axle steering knuckle.
Risk: This condition can lead to loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left hand steering knuckle with a newly designed knuckle with a larger cross section in the area that was cracking.

Recall number 98V156000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shiftReported September 2, 1997 · 1,993 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks chassis equipped with allison 500 series transmission and a bendix 9x3 power apply park brake system. The cam lever of the powered apply brake can move forward, because a hole in the transmission mounting boss was drilled too deep.
Risk: This can allow the cam lever to become disengaged from the parking brake shoes. The operator would have no warning that the parking brake was not applied allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.

Recall number 97V090002 · Recall details

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Is the 1997 Freightliner XB reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Freightliner XB.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Freightliner XB?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Freightliner XB have?

2 recalls, covering steering and power train.

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