- 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
1998 Freightliner XC Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner XC have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in September 2000 for the accelerator pedal.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical XC year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Freightliner XC recalls 7
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: 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.
- The risk
- THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRAG.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AXLE STOPS.
- 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor home chassis. These vehicles do not comply with the dash light intensity requirement of fmvss no. 101, "Controls and displays."
- The risk
- The operator would not be able to control the intensity of the dash lighting.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the dash light dimmer switch.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The spindle welds could fracture while in service increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace these housings with new properly-manufactured housings.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner XC: every year compared
All XC years1998 Freightliner XC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner XC | 0 | 7 | D | |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-70 | 19 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Century | 9 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner FLD | 2 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Classic | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner FLC112 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1998 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1998 Freightliner XC
Does the 1998 Freightliner XC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 1998 Freightliner XC: accelerator pedal (September 2000); drum (August 2000); labels (February 2000); chamber (January 2000) and more. 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 1998 Freightliner XC had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Freightliner XC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 1998 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