2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
The 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE, potentially affecting up to 1 vehicles.
Recall 08V666000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALLED 1 MY 2009 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS X-LINE MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX FRONT AIR DISC BRAKES. THE FRONT AIR DISC BRAKES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH GREASE BETWEEN THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE AND THE DIAPHRAGM. WHEN BRAKING PRESSURE IS APPLIED, THE GREASE MAY ALLOW THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE TO SLIP OFF CENTER AND CATCH ON THE REDUCING RING...
Consequence: THE CATCHING OF THE PISTON HEAD/PLATE ON THE REDUCING RING MAY LOCK UP THE CORRESPONDING FRONT AIR DISC BRAKE WHICH MAY IMPACT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER OR CONTROL THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS REPLACED BOTH FRONT AIR DISC BRAKES SERVICE CHAMBERS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2008. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER X LINE MOTORHOME(NA). THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED THE DEALER WHEN HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 09V056000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BATTERY, CABLES. HE WAS ADVISED THAT HIS APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER OF 2009; HOWEVER, IN SEPTEMBER HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL WAS NO LONGER BEING HONORED SINCE ANOTHER COMPANY PURCHASED THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,903.
Safety Rating for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 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 — 2 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER X-LINE (current)
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