1998 Freightliner XCA Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 31, 2000 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XCA years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner XCA so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1998 Freightliner XCA recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drumAug 29, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V247000 · 524 vehicles

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.

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 XCA years

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner XCA?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner XCA?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1998 Freightliner XCA a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XCA model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.