FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC · model year

2013 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC

1 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2013FREIGHTLINERCUSTOM CHASSIS XC carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 CUSTOM CHASSIS XC is structure:body with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 38 investigation files overlapping the 2013 CUSTOM CHASSIS XC. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

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Total Complaints

1 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STRUCTURE:BODY1

Recalls (2)

12V55200029/11/2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis manufactured January 1, 2010, through September 20, 2012. The chassis are equipped with diode jumpers that may come loose in their connectors resulting in an open circuit. Two

12V26600012/06/2012

SUSPENSION:FRONT

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 18, 2012, THROUGH MAY 11, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT AXLE-BRAND FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES. THE FRONT KNUCKLES ON THE

Recent Complaints

20210110STRUCTURE:BODY

THE DOUBLE-PANE HEHR WINDOWS ARE SEPARATING, AND I FEAR THE OUTER PANE WILL FLY-OFF AND SHATTER ON THE HIGHWAY.*DT*DT*JB*JB

Mileage: 30,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC have?
The 2013 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC?
Yes, the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC?
The most-complained component for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC is STRUCTURE:BODY with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS XC safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.