Freightliner XCS recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Freightliner XCS, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Feb 25, 2015Crash risk1993 Blue Bird Bus, 2009 Farber Cargo Mate Trailer, 2006–2013 Ford E-450 and 18 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
15V112000 · 117 units · Farber Specialty Vehicles
- Nov 15, 2001Crash risk2001 American Lafrance Eagle, 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan, 2001 Freightliner Business Class and 7 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, FIRE TRUCKS, AND TRANSIT BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
01V322002 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Apr 13, 2001Crash risk1999–2000 Coachmen Class A, 1999–2000 Freightliner VCL, 1999–2000 Freightliner XC and 1 other model — 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.
01V115000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Dec 29, 2000Crash risk2000 Freightliner VCL, 2000 Freightliner XC, 2000 Freightliner XCS — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RV CHASSIS. THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR INNER TIRE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
00V427000 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION