2006 Freightliner Xc-R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Freightliner Xc-R, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Freightliner Xc-R
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Freightliner Xc-R have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,485 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 25, 2008 · Fuel system, diesel
Compare Freightliner Xc-R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Xc-R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Freightliner Xc-R | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Freightliner Xc-R | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Freightliner Xc-R | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Xc-R | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Freightliner Xc-R | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Xc-R | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Freightliner Xc-R
How do I know if my 2006 Freightliner Xc-R 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Freightliner Xc-R; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 07V312000).
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
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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.