repaired · 2019 Q3
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 Fccc XCLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Fccc XCL, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-208 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Fccc XCL has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 Fccc XCL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Service brakes, electric
Risk. If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Steering
Risk. If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q3
Service brakes, electric
Risk. If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fccc.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other XCL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XCL median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Fccc XCL, and the recalls they led to.
- Daimler Trucks North America RecallsNo recall
In owners' words
What XCL owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Freightliner XC-L. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning lights and diesel exhaust fluid message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact attempted to pull over into a rest stop and the vehicle shutoff with several other unknown warning…
Own a 2014 XCL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.