From the time of purchase didn't have brake lights. Took it back to the dealer who made the necessary repairs. But, brake lights continued to burn without applying brakes. Removed the fuse. Currently, any time the chassis gets wet it causes problems with the wiring and speed control.
The worst 1997 Freightliner XC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
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- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
Recalls 4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
Recall number 00V230002 · 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
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a side mount radiator and hydraulic system. The filter gasket for the power steering hydraulic fluid can blow out due to pressure spikes in the system.
- Risk
- This can result in a loss of power steering fluid and an eventual loss of power assist to the steering if the leak is undetected.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.
Recall number 99V223000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Freightliner XC 1
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What 1997 Freightliner XC owners say
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Questions about the 1997 Freightliner XC
Is the 1997 Freightliner XC reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Freightliner XC, close to a typical XC model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Freightliner XC?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Freightliner XC have?
4 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic and equipment.
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