2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS
The 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS 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 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS, potentially affecting up to 594 vehicles.
Recall 00V229001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 594 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES AND STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2000....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTOR BLEW AT 4200 MILES. HAS HAD 3 CYLINDER HEADS REPLACED. MUFFLERS HAVE GONE BAD WITHIN 600 MILES CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN CAB.
Safety Rating for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER XLS
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER XLS (current)
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