Freightliner Classic Xl — Brakes
High risk
Jan 17, 2008
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, the jam nuts on the brake pushrod between the pedal and the brake valve may not have been tightened during vehicle assembly. This could result in gradual loss in
Also affects: Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Classic Xl — Steering
High risk
Dec 17, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possib
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Classic Xl — Other
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Classic Xl — Steering
High risk
Aug 29, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the driver's side inner tie rod may be damaged while the truck is executing a sharp turn. Excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod ball socket and/or dama
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Classic Xl — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 24, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, when the ignition key is in the 'ON' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized. If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance i
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Classic Xl — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis
Freightliner Classic Xl — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Classic Xl — Engine
High risk
Feb 9, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar engine, the Variable Valve Actuation oil line (VVA line) used on 6 cylinder, 15L turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engi
Also affects: Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld120sd, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Classic Xl — Steering
High risk
Oct 5, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the lower yoke on the steering shaft may have been incorrectly fabricated. If the splines of the steering shaft push through the lower yoke, the steering wheel
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Rv Chassis, Freightliner Business Class, Sterling L-Line, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Classic Xl — Steering
High risk
Sep 14, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Classic Xl — Other
High risk
Jun 19, 2003
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly. Weld failures could lead to the loss of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
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