NHTSA Recall 00V248000: Hub (wheels)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,400 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Freightliner Xc.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V248000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-270 |
| Component | WHEELS › HUB |
| Report received | August 29, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. The components that retain the rear axle wheel covers may have been damaged during installation.
Safety risk
This can result in a separation of the wheel cover, increasing the risk of property damage to following vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheel covers with a different design that has an improved means of retention.
Notes
Owner notification began december 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V248000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.