Freightliner Classic XL recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
13 recalls found for the Freightliner Classic XL in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest Freightliner Classic XL recalls
- Apr 14, 202020V214000Exterior lighting63,175 vehiclesFreightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Columbia and 10 more models
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.
- May 14, 201919V370000Service brakes, air741 vehiclesFreightliner M2, Freightliner Cascadia and 18 more models
The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity.
- Oct 13, 201111V514000Steering9,689 vehiclesFreightliner Cascadia, Century and 3 more models
The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail.
- Jan 28, 200808V031000Service brakes, hydraulic141 vehiclesFreightliner Classic XL, FLD Classic and 1 more model
On certain trucks, the jam nuts on the brake pushrod between the pedal and the brake valve may not have been tightened.
- Dec 21, 200707V592000Steering220 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 11 more models
On certain trucks equipped with TRW steering gears, models TAS85 and RCS85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which…
- Nov 13, 200707V530000Trailer hitches38,000 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 11 more models
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…
- Sep 6, 200707V403000Steering450 vehiclesFreightliner Century ST, Classic XL and 2 more models
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.
- Sep 5, 200707V400000Steering413 vehiclesFreightliner Century ST, Classic XL and 2 more models
On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed.
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