- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Acceleration & cruise control
2000 Freightliner XC Acceleration problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 2000 Freightliner XC's acceleration & cruise control with NHTSA. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Acceleration recalls for the 2000 Freightliner XC
- 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.
Acceleration complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Freightliner XC acceleration complaints by year
XC acceleration problems, every yearSource: 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