2001 Freightliner XB Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 2001 Freightliner XB problems

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Fuel system, dieselReported April 27, 2005 · 16,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain 1998-2003 my freightliner fs-65 school bus chassis and mb-45, mb-55, and xb shuttle bus chassis, and thomas built bus: mvp-er and mvp-ef school bus and non-school bus models equipped with cummins isb diesel engines and equipped with federal-mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Risk: Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the customers of freightliner and thomas built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Recall number 05V205000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported November 15, 2001 · 2,700 vehicles affected

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

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

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Is the 2001 Freightliner XB reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner XB.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Freightliner XB?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2001 Freightliner XB have?

2 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel and vehicle speed control.

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