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2000 Freightliner Vcl Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2000 Freightliner Vcl. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 2000 Freightliner Vcl

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 01V115000 Reported 6,003 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

  2. Valve (tires)

    NHTSA 00V427000 Reported 3,446 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: rv chassis. The valve stem on the rear inner tire could rub against the wheel and develop a leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a valve stem extension stabilizer.

  3. Drum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V247000 Reported 524 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. Interference can occur between the steer axle slack adjusters and the axle knuckle post during a full wheel cut with the brakes applied.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.

  4. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V040000 Reported 15,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. This does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification."

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2000 Freightliner Vcl. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Freightliner Vcl model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Vcl model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 Freightliner Vcl10
1997 Freightliner Vcl20
1998 Freightliner Vcl20
1999 Freightliner Vcl30
2000 Freightliner Vcl40
2001 Freightliner Vcl10

Checking a specific 2000 Freightliner Vcl

How do I know if my 2000 Freightliner Vcl has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2000 Freightliner Vcl; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V040000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Freightliner models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.