2003 Freightliner Century
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Freightliner Century. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 Freightliner Century. Newest first.
On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain trucks equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing allowing an air line to become disconnected.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could lead to reduced brake control, loss of service brake control, or the emergency brakes automatically applying, possibly resulting in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new cab air manifold. owner notification IS expected to begin on january 21, 2004. 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 freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
The contact owns a 2003 Freightliner Century CST120 equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: TY517MC2, Tire Size: 295/75/R22, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that the tires had cracked on the sidewalls. The contact called a tire center which scheduled an appointment. The tires were not yet inspected. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was 200,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown.
- Tires › Tread/belt
7 month old steer tire on freightliner truck. Traveling around 65 mph vibration started and before we could figure out from where or get to a safe section of the road, all the tread separated from the tire. All the tread and several fairly large parts from the truck flew off. Luckily no one was…
7 month old steer tire on freightliner truck. Traveling around 65 mph vibration started and before we could figure out from where or get to a safe section of the road, all the tread separated from the tire. All the tread and several fairly large parts from the truck flew off. Luckily no one was in the way. This was a firestone fs 507 295/75 r 22.5 dot wi bt 3PT 1207. the tire still had 99 lbs of air. I had to purchase a tire and 1100.00 in parts to safely operate truck. we cant get a straight answer from firestone or the ta. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
2003 freightliner century caught on fire while driving (ohio traffic crash report). *ts *nm
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While driving at any speed accelerator pedal stuck. Dealer inspected vehicle on several occasions, and was unable to duplicate the problem. Since january 2004 consumer was scared to drive this vehicle. *Ak *la
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10141697sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
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