2000 Freightliner Century Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Freightliner Century. 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.
- Suspension › Front › HubCovers: Freightliner Century 1998–2001, FLD 1998–2001, Columbia 1998–2001 +6 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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 1-800-547-0712.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblyCovers: Freightliner Century 1999–2000, FLD 1999–2000, MT-45 1999–2000 +4 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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 contact freightliner at…
- Service brakes, air › Controls, pedals and linkagesCovers: Freightliner Century 2000–2001, Western Star Western Star 2000–2001, Freightliner FLD 2000–2001 +4 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Service brakes, air › AntilockCovers: Freightliner Century 1997–2000, FLD 1997–2000, Thomas MVP EF 1997–2000 +9 more
Reported issue: 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 the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Possible 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.
- Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Freightliner Century 2000
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension systemCovers: Freightliner Century 1999–2000, FLD 1999–2000, Business Class 1999–2000 +1 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
NHTSA investigations
- PE03005Front brake air hose leaksClosed · Feb 7, 2003
- PE02088Integral hub and bearing assemblyClosed · Nov 22, 2002
← All problems reported for the 2000 Freightliner Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.