5
recalls
The Freightliner XB has 5 recalls covering 34,044 vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2001: 2
Units affected
34K
As reported
Overall stars
-
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 XB by component
- Fuel system, diesel1 · 16K units
- Fuel system, other1 · 8,310 units
- Power train1 · 1,993 units
- Steering1 · 5,041 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 2,700 units
Freightliner XB recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2005 | Fccc XB-R, XC; Freightliner Cargo, MB55 and 11 more (2004-2006): Fuel system, otherNo. 05V469000 | Crash risk | 8,310 |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Freightliner FS-65, FS-65 School BUS Chassis, MB-45, MB-55 and 3 more (1998-2003): Fuel system, dieselNo. 05V205000 | Crash risk | 16,000 |
| Nov 15, 2001 | American Lafrance Eagle, Metropolitan; Freightliner Business Class, VCL and 6 more (2001): Vehicle speed controlNo. 01V322002 | Crash risk | 2,700 |
| Jul 21, 1998 | Freightliner MB, MT, XB (1993-1997): SteeringNo. 98V156000 | Crash risk | 5,041 |
| Sep 2, 1997 | Freightliner MB-60, MB-70, MB-80, MT and 2 more (1992-1997): Power trainNo. 97V090002 | Other or not stated | 1,993 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2006 Freightliner XB recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2006 Freightliner XB. 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 XB have?
5 recalls cover the Freightliner XB, for 34,044 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, diesel (1 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.