2007 Freightliner Xc-R recalls and problems

The 2007 Freightliner Xc-R has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2007 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Engine

Jul 20, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V312000 · 642 vehicles

Problem: On certain motor homes built with cummins isl CM850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.

Risk: If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Freightliner is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07E033). Owners May contact cummins at 800-343-7357 or Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Freightliner recall no. Fl-506.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

NHTSA investigations

FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS

EQ08008 · opened May 27, 2008 · closed Aug 25, 2008 · led to recall 08V354000

Summary

ON 7/3/07 FREIGHTLINER LLC FILED A 573 DEFECT REPORT STATING CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER PRODUCED CHASSIS CONTAINED AAC AXLE STEERING ARM BOLTS CONTAIN A LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED.OVER-TIGHTENED STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE. SHOULD THESE BOLTS BREAK APART, STEERING LOSS IS POSSIBLE LEADING TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.RMD MAILED INFORMATION REQUEST LETTERS TO 7 VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS ON 6/24/2008.GULF STREAM COACH & TIFFIN MOTORHOMES FILED 573 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORTS, 08V-354 AND 08V-393, RESPECTIVELY.4 OEMS, DOUBLE K, GLAVAL BUS, MORGAN OLSON, & UTILIMASTER CORP., SUPPLIED MAKE/MODEL INFORMATION.SUPREME CORP'S INVENTORY WAS RETURNED TO ANOTHER PARTY AS A MODIFICATION DEAL FELL THROUGH AND NO WORK WAS PERFORMED ON THE CHASSIS.OWNER INFORMATION WAS FORWARDED TO FREIGHTLINER SO A NOTIFICATION CAN BE MAILED TO THAT CUSTOMER.THIS EQ IS CLOSED.IR RESPONSES CAN BE FOUND BELOW OR IN THE DOCUMENT REPOSITORY.

2007 vs. other Freightliner Xc-R years

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Questions

Does the 2007 Freightliner Xc-R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2007 Freightliner Xc-R, the latest from Jul 20, 2007 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Freightliner Xc-R?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Freightliner Xc-R.