Does the 1999 Freightliner XC have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering, wheels, service brakes, hydraulic, equipment. 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 1999 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 1999 Freightliner XC?

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

1999 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 1999 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.

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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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1999 Freightliner XC recalls, newest first

April 13, 2001NHTSA 01V1150006,003 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 21, 2001NHTSA 01V04400216,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by TRW. The suspect tie rods contain 24-DL model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or TRW customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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 00V2480003,400 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Hub

Summary: Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. The components that retain the rear axle wheel covers may have been damaged during installation.
Consequence: This can result in a separation of the wheel cover, increasing the risk of property damage to following vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wheel covers with a different design that has an improved means of retention.

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

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner XC with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system1
Gasoline › Delivery1
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft1
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system1
Tires › Sidewall1

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Questions

Does the 1999 Freightliner XC have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, steering, wheels, service brakes, hydraulic, equipment. 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 1999 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 1999 Freightliner XC?: 4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.