2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
The 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R, potentially affecting up to 642 vehicles.
Recall 07V312000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 642 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.
Consequence: IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FUEL LINE CRACKED AND DIESEL AND SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,650 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,485. UPDATED 03-19-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THE CUMMINS ENGINE IS 46503962 AND CUMMINS REPLACED FUEL LINE WITH A BRACE ON IT AND WITHOUT THE FUEL LINE WILL CRACK DUE TO VIBRATION. UPDATED 03/19/08 *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER XC-R
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R (current)
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — 0 complaints
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- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
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