2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
The 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Recalls for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, potentially affecting up to 175,397 vehicles.
Recall 20V214000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 63,175 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially...
Consequence: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's...
View full details →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 →Recall 09V366000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 25,362 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 08V113000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 62,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS.
Safety Rating for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 2 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 1 complaint
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 5 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 2 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS (current)
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2012 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