Recall 00V247000: 1997–2000 Freightliner XC

Report received

Aug 29, 2000

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

524vehicles

Model years

1997–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Freightliner XC1 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner XC0 complaints
• 1999 Freightliner XC4 complaints
• 2000 Freightliner XC2 complaints