2016 Freightliner XC-R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Freightliner XC-R recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Freightliner XC-R.

Most common 2016 Freightliner XC-R problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2017-09-10, Electrical System
ON AUGUST 9TH, 2017 WE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FIRE UPON STARTING OUR 2016 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR MOTORHOME. ON SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2017 THE FIRE INVESTIGATORS REPRESENTING NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, NEWMAR CORPORATION, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORPORATION AND CUMMINS ENGINE DID THEIR INVESTIGATION WHICH MY HUSBAND ATTENDED. ALL PRESENT CONCURRED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE MATCHED WHAT WAS DESCRIBED IN NEWMAR RECALL 16V809 (FREIGHTLINER IMPROPERLY ROUTED THE POWER STEERING HOSE TOO CLOSE TO THE STARTER SO THAT IT RUBS ON THE STARTER LUG. THE ABRASION RESULTS IN A SHORT CIRCUIT, AN ELECTRICAL ARC, AND A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT ALSO BURNS THROUGH THE DIESEL FU

2016 Freightliner XC-R questions

Does the 2016 Freightliner XC-R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Freightliner XC-R at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Freightliner XC-R?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Freightliner XC-R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.