NHTSA vehicle safety data
2000 Freightliner XLS Recalls & Complaints
The 2000 Freightliner XLS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Freightliner XLS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2000 Freightliner XLS owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Freightliner XLS.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #554367 · Filed
MOTOR BLEW AT 4200 MILES. HAS HAD 3 CYLINDER HEADS REPLACED. MUFFLERS HAVE GONE BAD WITHIN 600 MILES CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN CAB.
FREIGHTLINER/ALLISON TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #00V229001 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported August 17, 2000 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 594 vehicles
Freightliner campaign FL-267 · Vehicles built April 19, 2000 – July 18, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES AND STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ALLISON AT 1-800-252-5283 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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