2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
The 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), and Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, potentially affecting up to 9,602 vehicles.
Recall 04V272000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 9,602 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT.
Consequence: IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS AND HUB CAP GASKETS ON BOTH SIDES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresvalve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS EQUIPPED WITH KELLY CHARGER HPT TIRES, SIZE 275/70R/24.5 (NA). THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE TWO FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FREIGHT LINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, GASOLINE LEAKED FROM THE TRUCK AND ONTO THE UNDER CARRIAGE. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE HIGHER PRESSURE FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRUCK WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000....UPDATED 09/18//13 *BF
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BUSINESS CLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR THE NHTSA RECALL, CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V418000, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE EGR ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
DAIMLER VANS, LLC SAFETY RECALL 2010-040002 CALLED FREIGHTLINER DEALER IN OAK CREEK, WI (TRUCK COUNTRY, INC.) THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION AND CANNOT DO THE REPAIR ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY RECALL. I TRIED CALLING DAIMLER AND LISTENED TO MUSIC ON HOLD FOR 40 MINUTES. I GOT NOWHERE WITH THEM! *TR
WHILE DRIVING 2003 FRIEGHTLINER SPRINTER ON TWO OCCASIONS WAS OVERCOME WITH NOXIOUS FUMES, RESULTING IN CARBON MONOXIDE POSIONING THAT REQURIED A EMERGENCY VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL. VAN HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE AND CONTINUES TO HAVE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A COMPANY VAN .
View all Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-31-25 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
FREIGHTLINER: AIRLINER SUSPENSION SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBER. THE SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE PIECE WELDED CROSSMEMBERS, OR BOLTED FIVE PIECE SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS, USED WITH STEEL FRAME RAILS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 1/13/10. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS — 0 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS — 4 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS — 1 complaint
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS (current)
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints