- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Freightliner XC Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Freightliner XC have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in September 2000 for the accelerator pedal.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical XC year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Freightliner XC recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
- The fix
- Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will reconfigure the power steering hydraulic system to eliminate the pressure spikes.
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Freightliner XC: every year compared
All XC years1997 Freightliner XC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner XC | 0 | 4 | C | |
| 1997 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Century | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Business Class | 2 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FLC120 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Freightliner XC
Does the 1997 Freightliner XC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1997 Freightliner XC: accelerator pedal (September 2000); drum (August 2000); labels (February 2000); hydraulic power assist system (August 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Freightliner XC had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Freightliner XC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner XC year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Freightliner XC has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data