Freightliner Classic XL recalls and problems
13 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Freightliner Classic XL by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Classic XL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Classic XL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Classic XL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Classic XL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Classic XL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Classic XL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Classic XL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Classic XL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Classic XL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Classic XL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All Freightliner Classic XL recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-214 | Apr 14, 2020 | 2006–2008 | Exterior Lighting | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A… |
| 19V-370 | May 14, 2019 | 2010 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra… |
| 11V-514 | Oct 13, 2011 | 2005–2011 | Steering | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion… |
| 08V-031 | Jan 28, 2008 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain trucks, the jam nuts on the brake pushrod between the pedal and the brake valve may not have been tightened. |
| 07V-592 | Dec 21, 2007 | 2008 | Steering | On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth… |
| 07V-530 | Nov 13, 2007 | 2006–2008 | Trailer Hitches | On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. |
| 07V-403 | Sep 6, 2007 | 2005–2008 | Steering | On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. |
| 07V-400 | Sep 5, 2007 | 2005–2008 | Steering | On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. |
| 07V-335 | Aug 2, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. |
| 07V-306 | Jul 18, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Steering | Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (Aac) front axles. |
| 07V-302 | Jul 16, 2007 | 2003–2008 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. |
| 06V-030 | Feb 8, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. |
| 03V-227 | Jun 17, 2003 | 2000 | Trailer Hitches | On certain truck tractors equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Freightliner Classic XL?
NHTSA has few complaints for the Freightliner Classic XL; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Classic XL have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Freightliner Classic XL model years 2000, 2003–2011.