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1998 Freightliner Xc Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Freightliner Xc has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 23,366 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 00V230002 2000-09-05 5,032 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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 00V247000 2000-08-29 524 affected
Defect

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.

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.

EQUIPMENT 00V040000 2000-02-15 15,000 affected
Defect

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."

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER INFLATION OF THE TIRES FOR THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED FOR THE CHASSIS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED AN OVERLAY WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 00V014000 2000-01-18 323 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AXLE STOPS.

STEERING 99V223000 1999-08-16 1,182 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THE PRESSURE SPIKES.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 99V110000 1999-05-06 1,166 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE DASH LIGHT INTENSITY REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."

Consequence

THE OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE INTENSITY OF THE DASH LIGHTING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DASH LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH.

POWER TRAIN 99V074001 1999-04-12 139 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Freightliner Xc as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.