2006 Freightliner Classic XL: recalls and complaints

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• 20V21400014 Apr 2020Exterior Lighting
• 11V51400013 Oct 2011Steering / Rack and Pinion
• 07V53000013 Nov 2007Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 07V4030006 Sep 2007Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
• 07V4000005 Sep 2007Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
• 07V30200016 Jul 2007Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 06V0300008 Feb 2006Engine and Engine Cooling

1. 20V214000Received 14 Apr 2020. 63,175 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL848. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 May 2020.

2. 11V514000Received 13 Oct 2011. 9,689 units.

   Steering / Rack and Pinion

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. A damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. An interim letter was mailed in december 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-614. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2012.

3. 07V530000Received 13 Nov 2007. 38,000 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2008.

4. 07V403000Received 6 Sep 2007. 450 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. Excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod in the ball socket or damage the threaded tie rod socket attachment to the steering rack on the driver side. The threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will change the front axle steering stops to prevent interference in the tie rod ball socket assembly and steering components will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2008, and will be mailed in phases through december 31, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-513. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2008.

5. 07V400000Received 5 Sep 2007. 413 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. The threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect for installation of the steering arms. Steering components will be replaced on trucks that have incorrectly installed tie rod arms. The recall began on may 1, 2008. Owner may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-512. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 May 2008.

6. 07V302000Received 16 Jul 2007. 75,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2008.

7. 06V030000Received 8 Feb 2006. 5,771 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-471. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Apr 2006.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

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3. 20042
4. 20055
5. 20067
6. 20078
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8. 20091
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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Freightliner Classic XL?

192,498 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Classic XL have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Classic XL, model years 2000 to 2011. 7 of them name the 2006 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Freightliner Classic XL open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.