2007 FCCC XC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FCCC XC
The 2007 FCCC XC has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FCCC XC
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 FCCC XC, potentially affecting up to 80,949 vehicles.
Recall 07V343000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
| 5,949 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence: THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. PHASE ONE OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2008 FOR 1,392 VEHICLES. EXPANDED MAILINGS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 07V302000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 75,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV...
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FCCC XC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FCCC XC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTORHOME WITH FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS 2007 MODEL. THE FRONT POWERSTEERING RETURN LINE BLOW OFF FILLING BOTH FRONT BRAKES DRUMS WITH UP TO 2.5 GAL OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AT 65 MPH. THE 33,000 LB MACHINE COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR CONTROLLED FORCING ME TO RUN A STOP SIGN AT 30 MPH AT THE END OF THE OFF RAMP. *TR
MOTORHOME WITH FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS 2007 MODEL. THE FRONT POWERSTEERING RETURN LINE BLOW OFF FILLING BOTH FRONT BRAKES DRUMS WITH UP TO 2.5 GAL OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AT 65 MPH. THE 33,000 LB MACHINE COULD NOT BE STOPPED OR CONTROLLED FORCING ME TO RUN A STOP SIGN AT 30 MPH AT THE END OF THE OFF RAMP. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 FCCC XC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FCCC XC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FCCC XC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FCCC XC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FCCC XC
- 2003 FCCC XC — 0 complaints
- 2004 FCCC XC — 0 complaints
- 2005 FCCC XC — 0 complaints
- 2006 FCCC XC — 0 complaints
- 2007 FCCC XC (current)
- 2008 FCCC XC — 0 complaints
Other FCCC Models
- FCCC S2RV — 5 total complaints
- FCCC MCL — 3 total complaints
- FCCC MT 45 — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XBR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XCR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XC CHASSIS — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XCA — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XCM — 2 total complaints