2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
6 recalls, 19 complaints - 14 TSBs
03V112000 Mar 21, 2003
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. 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 1-800-547... Read more
01V140007 Sep 17, 2001
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2001. 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 CO... Read more
01V189001 Jun 14, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Consequence
WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.
00V232002 Aug 7, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
00V131004 May 30, 2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
Consequence
IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.
00V081000 Mar 17, 2000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DUAL LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS AND VEHICLES BUILT WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRING TYPE AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS. REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER BOLT HOLE AFTER VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IF UNDETECTED, THE REAR END OF THE SPRING COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION.
Remedy
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL SPRINGS. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL LEAF SPRINGS, DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKED SPRINGS AND REPLACE IF CRACKED.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 5 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| WHEELS:HUB | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Jul 6, 2009
Incident date: Jun 5, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER FELT A RUMBLE AND THUMP COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, BUT THE WHEEL BEARINGS BECAME LOOSE. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL WAS HANGING ON THE STEERING SPINDLE, THE BRAKES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2008
Incident date: Apr 16, 2008
CAME ACROSS THIS SITE BY WORD OF MOUTH. NOTICED THAT I'VE GOT SOOT RESIDUE IN MY VENTS. I'VE BEEN HAVING A FLU LIKE SYSTEM THAT MY DR COULDN'T DIAGNOSIS AND CLAIMED IT MIGHT BE ALLERGIES. MY BLOOD PRESSURE HAS BEEN GOING UP AND WE'VE BEEN ADJUSTING THE MEDS MORE FREQUENTLY SINCE I'VE BEEN IN THIS TR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2007
Incident date: Jan 20, 2007
DON'T SMOKE, COUGHING, WAKING UP WITH HEADACHES, PASTOUT WHILE IN TRUCK ,VOMITING, TIRED ALL THE TIME, WHAT'S GOING ON HERE. I AM IN MY 30'S, THIS ISN'T RIGHT. I ALSO HAVE A FAMILY TO TAKE CARE OF, WILL THIS CAUSE ME PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE (HEALTH WISE). *NM
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2007
Incident date: Jan 20, 2007
DON'T SMOKE, COUGHING, WAKING UP WITH HEADACHES, PASTOUT WHILE IN TRUCK ,VOMITING, TIRED ALL THE TIME, WHAT'S GOING ON HERE. I AM IN MY 30'S, THIS ISN'T RIGHT. I ALSO HAVE A FAMILY TO TAKE CARE OF, WILL THIS CAUSE ME PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE (HEALTH WISE). *NM
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 6, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2004
WHEN IT RAINS WATER COMES IN ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE WATER COMES IN THROUGH THE DRIP PAN, PER A GLASS COMPANY. DEALER STATED IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY.*AK
SUSPENSION
Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Aug 28, 2004
TRACTOR FAILURE, TIE ROD AND KING PINS AND BEARINGS WERE ALL IN POOR CONDITION. *BF *JB
STEERING
Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Aug 28, 2004
TRACTOR FAILURE, TIE ROD AND KING PINS AND BEARINGS WERE ALL IN POOR CONDITION. *BF *JB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 14, 2004
Incident date: Sep 24, 2004
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS ALTERED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHO DISABLED THE FULL RECLINE. AS A RESULT THERE WAS A GREATER CHANCE OF WHIPLASH, SPINAL INJURY OR DRIVER EJECTION FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS CONCERNS ABOUT EXECUTIVE ORDERS DEALING WITH ERGONOMIC WORKPLACE SAFETY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITI... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 27, 2001
THE INTAKE FOR THE HEATER/AC,IS UNDER THE HOOD AND IS SUPPOSE TO BE SEALED FROM THE REST OF THE ENGINE BY A RUBBER GASKET WICH FITS POORLY AND THERE ARE DRAIN TUBES THAT ALLOW FOUL AIR FROM UNDDER THE HOOD (CRANKCASE BLOWBY,EXTERNAL OIL LEAK BURNOFF) TO BE SUCKED INTO THE CAB,I HAVE IT HAPPEN ALMOST... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Nov 14, 2000
THE LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE, CAUSING THE AXLE TO SHIFT. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Nov 28, 2000
Incident date: Oct 25, 2000
AXLE #1, LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE ON FRAME CAUSING AXLE TO SHIFT BACK AND FORTH. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Nov 28, 2000
Incident date: Oct 24, 2000
FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE ON THE FRAME, THIS IS CAUSING THE AXLE TO SHIFT. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Nov 28, 2000
Incident date: Nov 7, 2000
FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE, THIS IS CAUSING THE AXLE TO SHIFT. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Nov 28, 2000
Incident date: Oct 26, 2000
LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE. NLM
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Nov 28, 2000
Incident date: Oct 25, 2000
LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE, BOTTOM BOLTS TURN BY HAND. NLM
STRUCTURE
May 22, 2000
THERE ARE NO GRAB RAILS TO USE WHEN EXITING DRIVERS SIDE OF CAB, THIS HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES, RAILS ARE ONLY LOCATED ON PASSENGER SIDE. NLM
1 injured
STRUCTURE
May 15, 2000
THERE ARE NO GRAB RAILS TO USE WHEN EXITING DRIVERS SIDE OF CAB, THIS HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL INJURIES, RAILS ARE ONLY LOCATED ON PASSENGER SIDE. NLM
1 injured
WHEELS
Apr 10, 2000
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THEY URGED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO TIRE COMPANY. TOOK IT THERE, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. ALSO, CONSUMER INDICATED THAT TIRES DID NOT FIT THE HUBS. THIS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE BOTH HUBS REPLACED. *AK *ML
WHEELS:HUB
Apr 10, 2000
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THEY URGED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO TIRE COMPANY. TOOK IT THERE, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. ALSO, CONSUMER INDICATED THAT TIRES DID NOT FIT THE HUBS. THIS CAUSED A ROUGH RIDE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE BOTH HUBS REPLACED. *AK *ML
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
14 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS) | 1 |
19-008WI
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
19-009WI
Aug 5, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
fp46907
Apr 30, 2019
010000 STEERING
Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
ICI12-016 FL614
Dec 17, 2018
010000 STEERING
Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall
sb9810 Chassis P
Oct 18, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage
sb0036
Jul 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
SS1033638
Jun 28, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
sb2030
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2030 Surge Tank Breather Cap Leaking
sb2039
Feb 26, 2018
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
sb2039 Cummins N14 Fan Drive Belt
sb2040
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2040 New-Style Coolant Hose Clamps Available
sb2057
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
SS1032974
Jul 11, 2017
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
sb54296
Jun 17, 2017
074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
SF229A
Mar 1, 2001
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
FIELD SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO MODIFY CERTAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACUTRED BETWEEN OCTOBER 3, 1997 AND AUGUST 18, 2000, THAT MAY DEVELOP SMALL PIN HOLE LEAKS IN THE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08009
Opened: Feb 1, 2008 , Closed: Jul 3, 2008
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURES
ODI'S INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FOUND THAT, WITH OVER FIVE YEARS OF OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE, THERE HAVE BEEN NO PUMP FAILURES THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE ROAD OR ANY SUDDEN DROP OFF IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AT A... Read more
EA07002
Opened: Jan 30, 2007 , Closed: Jul 12, 2007
STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS
AS A RESULT OF THE ODI INVESTIGATION, FREIGHTLINER HAS AGREED TO RECALL (NUMBER 07V-289) ALL OF THE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH STEERING COLUMNS POTENTIALLY MISSING WELDS.THE RECALL REMEDY WILL INVOLVE INSPECTING THE RECALLED VEHICLES FOR MISSING WELDS AND IF FOUND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN.EARLY W... Read more
PE06033
Opened: Aug 30, 2006 , Closed: Jan 30, 2007
STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS
EARLY WARNING AGGREGATE DATA SUBMITTED TO NHTSA BY FREIGHTLINER SUGGESTS THAT A STEERING (EWR CODE 01) PROBLEM EXISTS FOR THE 2004 AND 2005 CENTURY AND COLUMBIA CLASS VEHICLES.THE COUNT OF FIELD REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2006 WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE AVERAGE OF THE PREVIOUS... Read more
PE03005
Opened: Feb 7, 2003 , Closed: Aug 22, 2003
FRONT BRAKE AIR HOSE LEAKS
CERTAIN 1998-2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY AND COLUMBIA VEHICLES EXHIBIT A HIGHER RATE OF FRONT BRAKE AIR HOSE LEAKS THAN EARLIER VINTAGE FREIGHTLINER VEHICLES.THE LEAKS HAVE BEEN FREQUENTLY DISCOVERED AT FMCSA ROADSIDE INSPECTIONS SINCE THESE INSPECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED (PRESSURIZ... Read more
PE02088
Opened: Nov 22, 2002 , Closed: May 1, 2003
INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER SUBMITTED A DEFECT REPORT ON MARCH 21, 2003 IN WHICH THEY IDENTIFIED APPROXIMATELY 5000 TRUCKS AS POSSIBLY BEINGAFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM.ARVINMERITOR (FRONT AXLE MFR) SUBMITTED A DEFECT REPORT ONAPRIL 16, 2003, WHICH IDENTIFIES 6098 FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS ASBEING AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL AN... Read more
FREIGHTLINER CENTURY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY across all model years (1995, 2013).
104
Total Recalls
76
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER CENTURY - Year by Year
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