2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
The 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE, potentially affecting up to 2,000 vehicles.
Recall 06V423000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 2,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE TIE ROD SPECIFIED FOR THE AXLE ASSEMBLY IS TOO SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence: THE TIE ROD ENDS MAY SEPARATE UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. SUCH AN EVENT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM X-LINE RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, THE POWER STEERING HOSE DETACHED FROM THE POWER STEERING FILTER, WHICH CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY ALL THE VEHICLES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. A LOCAL MECHANIC ASSISTED HIM WITH TEMPORARILY REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V570000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) IN JUNE OF 2008. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY GETTING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THEY ARE LOCATED 75 MILES AWAY. ALSO, THE DEALER WANTS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS TO PROPERLY REPAIR IT ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 11/12/08 *CN UPDATED 11/18/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS X-LINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE RECALL UNTIL THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS NOT FOUND IN THE NHTSA DATABASE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,500.
Safety Rating for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE — 1 complaint
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE (current)
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE — 1 complaint
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints