2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
The 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS 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 EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Air (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, potentially affecting up to 24,860 vehicles.
Recall 17V810000 — EQUIPMENT
| 24,860 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 activate...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BAD COMMERCIAL BRIDGESTONE TIRES 295/75R22.5 WITH CRACKS AND BULGES ON THE SIDE WALL. I PURCHASED 8 DRIVE TIRES FOR A SEMI TRUCK IN JULY 2018 FROM TA TRUCK SERVICE LOCATED AT 3483 LIBBEY RD, PERRYSBURG,OH. THE TIRES STILL HAVE 70% THREAD ON THEM TODAY, BUT TWO OF THEM GOT BAD. ONE GOT A 10 INCH CRACK ON THE SIDE WALL AND ANOTHER ONE GOT A BULGE ON THE SIDE WALL AS WELL. ALREADY CALLED BRIDGESTONE COMMERCIAL WARRANTY , AND THEY DIDN'T CARE.
2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, BRAKES FAILURE, VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO THE DRIVER NOT DOING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION ON THE SEMI TRUCK. THREE VIOLATIONS WERE NOTICED BY THE COMMERCIAL INSPECTOR. THE THREE VIOLATIONS WERE AS FOLLOWS: THE AXLE #2 CHAMBER WAS LOOSE, SECUREMENT BRACKET ATTACHMENTS POINTS WERE SEPARATED, AXLE #2 RIGHT BRAKE CHAMBER HAD AN AUDIBLE AIR LEAK, AND THE AIR LOSS RATE RESERVOIR PRESSURE WAS NOT MAINTAINED WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES WERE FULLY APPLIED. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0173-91. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sb2074 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb2074 Kysor Fan Clutch Rocking Runout Inspection
sb4256 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
sb4256 Enabling M2 Exhaust Brake Lights
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 2 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 2 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 1 complaint
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 1 complaint
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS (current)
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 1 complaint
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 5 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 2 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
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