1999 Freightliner Xc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 1999 Freightliner Xc, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 1999 Freightliner Xc
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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Vehicle speed control
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…
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Vehicle description: chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Remedy: Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
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Drum (service brakes)
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.
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Hub (wheels)
Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. The components that retain the rear axle wheel covers may have been damaged during installation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wheel covers with a different design that has an improved means of retention.
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Labels (equipment)
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.
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Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
Vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a side mount radiator and hydraulic system. The filter gasket for the power steering hydraulic fluid can blow out due to pressure spikes in the system.
Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Freightliner Xc have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Michelin xrv 235/80r/22.5 tire zipper rips blow outs 1st one april 27, 2003 inside left duel. 2nd one sept. 18, 2004 right front. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2004 · Tires
“While driving 50 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front, and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The vehicle was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2004 · Power train
Compare Freightliner Xc model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Xc model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner Xc | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Freightliner Xc | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner Xc | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Freightliner Xc | 7 | 4 |
| 2000 Freightliner Xc | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 Freightliner Xc | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Freightliner Xc | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner Xc | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner Xc | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Freightliner Xc
How do I know if my 1999 Freightliner Xc 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 1999 Freightliner Xc; 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
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- Sprinter 250049 complaints
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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.