2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
The 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R has received a total of 0 safety complaints 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.
Recalls for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R.
Safety Rating for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R.
Investigation EQ08008 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Closed
Opened:
FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER XC-R
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER XC-R — 1 complaint
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER XC-R (current)
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
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- 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