2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC Motorhome Chassis years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis. That is the most of any XC Motorhome Chassis model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 13,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 50% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages
Problem: On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
Risk: If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:supply:low pressure warning:switch
Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' in a situation in which multiple alarms are active, a check engine, stop engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority over the low air alarm by the instrument system controller software. If the operator does not acknowledge these higher priority alarms, a low air alarm may not be displayed.
Risk: This means that a vehicle could be driven with the air pressure below 60 psi without the low air warning sounding, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-program the multi-module data controller software. The recall began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 freightliner xc motorhome chassis. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 05v408000 (steering:linkages ). He called his local dealer to schedule an appointment and they stated that they would only inspect the vehicle and remove the date code…
Loud banging noise between driver and passenger seats. Sounds like wheel may be coming off axle. Steering wonders and has too much free play in steering wheel. Believed to be a safety issue. Took to newmar to have it road tested. Newmar sent to freightliner service dealer in south bend. 5/06/05…
The location of the driver's information center which contains engine/gear location,and miles per gallon is located at a difficult angle. Driver is unable to read settings without having to take the eyes completely off the road. The information center is located at knee level and projects straight…
When driving at any speed vehicle was all over the road. Rear end was out of alignment. *ak
Other Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 XC Motorhome Chassis | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis?
Owners most often report steering, equipment, structure problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Freightliner XC Motorhome Chassis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC Motorhome Chassis model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.