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2000 Freightliner Xc Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2000 Freightliner Xc, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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6 safety recalls for the 2000 Freightliner Xc

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. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 00V230002 Reported 5,032 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. Hub (wheels)

    NHTSA 00V248000 Reported 3,400 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    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.

  6. 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.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2000 Freightliner Xc have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2000 Freightliner XC. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact veered to the side of the r”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 15, 2023 · Engine

“When coming down a hill and you using brakes vehicle will lose throttle control. Consumer has to safely get vehicle to the side of road. Consumer will then turn off vehicle, and it will start right ba”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2001 · Vehicle speed control

Compare Freightliner Xc model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 Freightliner Xc10
1997 Freightliner Xc41
1998 Freightliner Xc70
1999 Freightliner Xc74
2000 Freightliner Xc62
2001 Freightliner Xc10
2004 Freightliner Xc01
2005 Freightliner Xc11
2006 Freightliner Xc10

Checking a specific 2000 Freightliner Xc

How do I know if my 2000 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2000 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

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.