1998 Freightliner XC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC years
- Not enough data 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner XC so far. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Freightliner XC recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Fix: Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.
Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
Problem: Vehicle description: rv chassis. If the front wheels are turned when the air suspension is exhausted, the brake chamber mounting bracket could be damaged due to an interference.
Risk: This can result in brake drag.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace all axle stops.
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Problem: Vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a side mount radiator and hydraulic system. The filter gasket for the power steering hydraulic fluid can blow out due to pressure spikes in the system.
Risk: This can result in a loss of power steering fluid and an eventual loss of power assist to the steering if the leak is undetected.
Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.
Unknown or other
Problem: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. These vehicles do not comply with the dash light intensity requirement of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays."
Risk: The operator would not be able to control the intensity of the dash lighting.
Fix: Dealers will replace the dash light dimmer switch.
Power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty vehicles equipped with meritor rs-17145 rear axles. The weld attaching the spindles to the housing may not have been welded properly.
Risk: The spindle welds could fracture while in service increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these housings with new properly-manufactured housings.
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 XC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 XC | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 XC | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 XC | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 XC | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 XC | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XC | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 XC | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 XC | 4 | 7 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 XC | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 XC | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner XC?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner XC?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Freightliner XC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.