2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 3 TSBs
06V205000 Jun 12, 2006
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504).
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Feb 5, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION SHOWED A CRACK IN THE FRAME RAIL THAT STARTED IN A THIN AREA OF THE FRAME FLANGE. THIS CRACK IS JUST BEHIND THE LEFT CAB MOUNT ON THE LEFT FRAME RAIL. THE CRACK EXTENDS COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FLANGE AND APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2" UP THE SIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL. HAD THIS GONE U... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 12, 2007
Incident date: Jan 12, 2007
BEEN GETTING BURNING EYES, HEADACHES, BLURRED VISION,MUSCLE ACHES, CAN SMELL FUMES COMING INTO CAB, ABOUT 4 HOURS INTO DRIVING GET VERY SLEEPY, THIS SHOULD NOT BE GOING ON. BEEN IN THIS TRUCK FOR 6 MONTHS. SPITTING UP A LOT OF FLEM, SINUS PROBLEMS PASR NORMAL, NEVER HAD THESE PROBLEMS BEFORE. *NM
2 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SF-397A-F
Mar 3, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DAIMLER TRUCKS-FREIGHTLINER: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER HOUSING AND/OR THE AIR INTAKE DUCT MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY, ALLOWING DUST AND DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE. THE AIR FILTER HOUSING AND/AIR INTAKE DUCT WILL BE REPLACED, AS APPROPR
SF389A
Apr 1, 2008
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 EXHAUST BELLOWS - MODELS AFFECTED: SPECIFIC FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS S/T, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN
SF383A
Jan 1, 2008
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER - MODINE RADIATOR MOUNTING JOINTS. MODELS AFFECTED: SPECIFIC FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T AND COLUMBIA VEHICLES, STERLING L-LINE VEHICLES AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUG. 28, 2006 AND JAN. 29, 2007
FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T across all model years (2007, 2007).
1
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths