Does the 2011 Freightliner Classic XL have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2011 Freightliner Classic XL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Freightliner Classic XL?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2011 Freightliner Classic XL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 Freightliner Classic XL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2011 Freightliner Classic XL recalls, newest first

October 13, 2011NHTSA 11V5140009,689 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Rack and pinion

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2011 Freightliner Classic XL were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2011 Freightliner Classic XL have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 Freightliner Classic XL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Freightliner Classic XL?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.