Does the 1998 Freightliner XC have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic, equipment, service brakes, air, steering, unknown or other. 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 1998 Freightliner XC 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 1998 Freightliner XC?

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

1998 Freightliner XC recalls

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

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Freightliner XC. 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Freightliner XC recalls, newest first

September 5, 2000NHTSA 00V2300025,032 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary: Vehicle description: chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Consequence: This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 29, 2000NHTSA 00V247000524 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum

Summary: Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. Interference can occur between the steer axle slack adjusters and the axle knuckle post during a full wheel cut with the brakes applied.
Consequence: This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 15, 2000NHTSA 00V04000015,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. This does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification."
Consequence: This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
Remedy: Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 18, 2000NHTSA 00V014000323 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Summary: Vehicle description: RV chassis. If the front wheels are turned when the air suspension is exhausted, the brake chamber mounting bracket could be damaged due to an interference.
Consequence: This can result in brake drag.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all axle stops.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 16, 1999NHTSA 99V2230001,182 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Summary: Vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a side mount radiator and hydraulic system. The filter gasket for the power steering hydraulic fluid can blow out due to pressure spikes in the system.
Consequence: This can result in a loss of power steering fluid and an eventual loss of power assist to the steering if the leak is undetected.
Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 6, 1999NHTSA 99V1100001,166 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. These vehicles do not comply with the dash light intensity requirement of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays."
Consequence: The operator would not be able to control the intensity of the dash lighting.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the dash light dimmer switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 12, 1999NHTSA 99V074001139 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housing

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty vehicles equipped with meritor RS-17145 rear axles. The weld attaching the spindles to the housing may not have been welded properly.
Consequence: The spindle welds could fracture while in service increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these housings with new properly-manufactured housings.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner XC were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1998 Freightliner XC have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic, equipment, service brakes, air, steering, unknown or other. 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 1998 Freightliner XC 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 1998 Freightliner XC?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.