2007 Freightliner Xc-R Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Freightliner Xc-R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 642 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V312000 2007-07-20 642 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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…

Defect investigations

Investigation EQ08008 Opened 2008-05-27 · closed 2008-08-25

FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS

ON 7/3/07 FREIGHTLINER LLC FILED A 573 DEFECT REPORT STATING CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER PRODUCED CHASSIS CONTAINED AAC AXLE STEERING ARM BOLTS CONTAIN A LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED.OVER-TIGHTENED STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE. SHOULD THESE BOLTS BREAK APART, STEERING LOSS…

Investigation EQ08008 Opened 2008-05-27 · closed 2008-08-25

FREIGHTLINER AAC AXLE STEERING BOLTS

ON 7/3/07 FREIGHTLINER LLC FILED A 573 DEFECT REPORT STATING CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER PRODUCED CHASSIS CONTAINED AAC AXLE STEERING ARM BOLTS CONTAIN A LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED.OVER-TIGHTENED STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE. SHOULD THESE BOLTS BREAK APART, STEERING LOSS…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Freightliner Xc-R as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.