2005 Freightliner Century Class Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 17V810000Dec 15, 201724,860 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment
  Covers: Freightliner Century Class 2002–2017, Columbia 2002–2017, Western Star 4900 2002–2017 +5 more

  Reported issue: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

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• 09V366000Sep 23, 200925,362 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Freightliner Century Class 2004–2010, Columbia 2004–2010, FLD 2004–2010 +6 more

  Reported issue: Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

  Possible consequence: An oil leak may result in a fire.

  Remedy: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at…

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• 08V113000Mar 11, 200862,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, diesel
  Covers: Freightliner Century Class 2005–2007, Columbia 2005–2007, Western Star 4900 2005–2007 +6 more

  Reported issue: Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.

  Possible consequence: If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.

  Remedy: High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

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• 06V190000Jun 5, 200661,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system
  Covers: Freightliner Century Class 2005–2006, Columbia 2005–2006, Argosy 2005–2006

  Reported issue: On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.

  Possible consequence: If the protective cover is missing or not positioned correctly, any water intrusion from an open window or windshield leak may seep through the upper dash cover seam and drip onto the pdm. Water on the pdm circuits may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire that could cause personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new cover free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE09040Rack and pinion failureClosed · Aug 31, 2009

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