5
recalls
The Freightliner VCL has 5 recalls covering 27,673 vehicles as reported; model year 2000 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2000: 4
Units affected
28K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Freightliner VCL by component
- Vehicle speed control2 · 8,703 units
- Equipment1 · 15K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 524 units
- Tires1 · 3,446 units
Freightliner VCL recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2001 | American Lafrance Eagle, Metropolitan; Freightliner Business Class, VCL and 6 more (2001): Vehicle speed controlNo. 01V322002 | Crash risk | 2,700 |
| Apr 13, 2001 | Coachmen Class A; Freightliner VCL, XC, XCS (1999-2000): Vehicle speed controlNo. 01V115000 | Crash risk | 6,003 |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Freightliner VCL, XC, XCS (2000): TiresNo. 00V427000 | Crash risk | 3,446 |
| Aug 29, 2000 | Freightliner VCL, XC, XCA (1997-2000): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 00V247000 | Crash risk | 524 |
| Feb 15, 2000 | Freightliner MC, VCL, XC (1996-2000): EquipmentNo. 00V040000 | Other or not stated | 15,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2001 Freightliner VCL recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2001 Freightliner VCL. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Freightliner VCL have?
5 recalls cover the Freightliner VCL, for 27,673 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is vehicle speed control (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.