2006 Freightliner XC-R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2006 Freightliner XC-R. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Freightliner XC-R. Newest first.
On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, oil and debris on the roadway and vehicle crash.
Remedy
Freightliner IS working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freightliner XC. while driving 60 mph, the fuel line cracked and diesel and smoke began pouring out of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel line cracked. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was 12,650 and failure…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freightliner XC. while driving 60 mph, the fuel line cracked and diesel and smoke began pouring out of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel line cracked. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was 12,650 and failure mileage was 12,485. updated 03-19-08 *bf the consumer stated the serial number for the cummins engine IS 46503962 and cummins replaced fuel line with a brace on it and without the fuel line will crack due to vibration. Updated 03/19/08 *tr
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