2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
The 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH, STEERING.
Recalls for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS, potentially affecting up to 2,130 vehicles.
Recall 04V283000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
| 2,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' IN A SITUATION IN WHICH MULTIPLE ALARMS ARE ACTIVE, A CHECK ENGINE, STOP ENGINE, OR SIMILAR WARNING INDICATOR IS GIVEN PRIORITY OVER THE LOW AIR ALARM BY THE INSTRUMENT SYSTEM CONTROLLER SOFTWARE. IF THE OPERATOR DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THESE...
Consequence: THIS MEANS THAT A VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN WITH THE AIR PRESSURE BELOW 60 PSI WITHOUT THE LOW AIR WARNING SOUNDING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-PROGRAM THE MULTI-MODULE DATA CONTROLLER SOFTWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 03V488000 — STEERING
| 130 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS, XC RV, AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1 AND JULY 18, 2003, INCORRECT AXLE STEERING STOP BOLTS WERE INSTALLED ON AAC FRONT AXLES. IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO TURN THE FRONT WHEELS IN EITHER DIRECTION UNTIL THE TIRES CONTACT OR DAMAGE OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS.
Consequence: THE DRIVER CAN POSSIBLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF THE TIRES CONTACT THE STEERING COMPONENTS WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS.
Safety Rating for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS (current)
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER XC MOTORHOME CHASSIS — 5 complaints
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