2009 Freightliner Classic XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Classic XL years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Freightliner Classic XL so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2009 Freightliner Classic XL recalls (1)
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Steering:rack and pinion
Problem: 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 steering system. The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. A damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.
Risk: The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. An interim letter was mailed in december 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Freightliner Classic XL years
← 2008 Classic XL · 2010 Classic XL →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Classic XL | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Classic XL | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Classic XL | 0 | 10 |
| 2007 Classic XL | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 Classic XL | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 Classic XL | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 Classic XL | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Classic XL | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Classic XL | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Freightliner Classic XL?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Freightliner Classic XL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Freightliner Classic XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Classic XL model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.