2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
The 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T, potentially affecting up to 5,243 vehicles.
Recall 06V205000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 5,243 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 UNFOUND, IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COMPLETELY SPLIT FRAME RAIL OF THE TRUCK. COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ACCIDENT ON A HIGHWAY WOULD HAVE BEEN THE RESULT. DAIMLER FREIGHTLINER WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS FACTORY DEFECT. PER MIKE ELDRIGDE, "IT IS OUT OF THE 72 MONTH, 750,000 MILE WARRANTY." I DO HAVE PICTURES OF THE DEFECT PRIOR TO FIXING IT. *TR
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
Safety Rating for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS S/T (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