2000 Freightliner XC recalls
There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 2000 Freightliner XC, covering 33,405 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
- Risk
- A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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 01V115000 · Recall details
Tires: valve
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: rv chassis. The valve stem on the rear inner tire could rub against the wheel and develop a leak.
- Risk
- A loss of air on the inner tire could overload the outer tire if undetected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a valve stem extension stabilizer.
Recall number 00V427000 · Recall details
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
Wheels: hub
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. The components that retain the rear axle wheel covers may have been damaged during installation.
- Risk
- This can result in a separation of the wheel cover, increasing the risk of property damage to following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wheel covers with a different design that has an improved means of retention.
Recall number 00V248000 · 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
Questions about the 2000 Freightliner XC recalls
How do I check if my 2000 Freightliner XC has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
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 2000 Freightliner XC have?
6, covering vehicle speed control, tires and service brakes, hydraulic.
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