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Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis, covering 39,159 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis recalls by model year

2004 22003 2

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Steering: linkagesReported September 13, 2005 · 37,029 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with I-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
Risk
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 05V408000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switchReported June 9, 2004 · 2,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain motor home chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' in a situation in which multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software. If the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms, a low air alarm may not be displayed.
Risk
This means that a vehicle could be driven with the air pressure below 60 psi without the low air warning sounding, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-program the multi-module data controller software. The recall began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 04V283000 · Recall details

SteeringReported December 4, 2003 · 130 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain school bus, xc rv, and shuttle bus chassis manufactured between february 1 and july 18, 2003, incorrect axle steering stop bolts were installed on aac front axles. It may be possible to turn the front wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage other steering components.
Risk
The driver can possibly loose control of the vehicle if the tires contact the steering components while the bus is in motion.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. 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 503‑745‑5219.

Recall number 03V488000 · Recall details

Questions about the Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis recalls

How do I check if my Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis has an open recall?

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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 XC Motorhome Chassis have?

3, covering steering and service brakes, air.

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