2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
The 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, potentially affecting up to 162,040 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 11V330000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 48,170 vehicles affected
Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME...
Consequence: A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN AN UN-FUSED BATTERY CABLE AND CHASSIS GROUND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BOLT AND ISOLATOR AND REPAIR THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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 08V029000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
| 473 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, INCORRECT FASTENERS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
Consequence: REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED. IF INCORRECT BOLTS ARE FOUND, VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE AND REPAIRED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB83-122 — VISIBILITY
Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Bergstrom NITE Parked HVAC Performance Issues. Minor note: added an update of document previously submitted. The related VMRS codes are added
sb2063 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only
sb54105 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
sb54105 Fresh Air Warning Buzzer Disable
sb54122 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb54122 ICU3 Service Cluster AvailableB
SB-54-260 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FREIGHTLINER: INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE MEGA FUSE JUNCTION BLOCK WITH A SERVICE VERSION POWER NET DISTRIBUTION BOX. *RM UPDATED 7/3/14. *PE
SB-72-37 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FREIGHTLINER LLC: THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES MAY SHOW SIGNS OF BINDING AFTER TIME. *RM
46-45 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
FREIGHTLINER: TIGHTENING OF RACK AND PINION TUBE FITTINGS ON POWER ASSIST LINES IS PROHIBITED. SOME CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA AND CASCADIA TRUCKS W/RACK & PINION STEERING GEARS MAY EXHIBIT LEAKAGE FROM THE TUBE FITTINGS ON THE POWER ASSIST HARD LINES OF THE GEAR. *PE UPDATED 7/21/10. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
46-42 — STEERING:COLUMN
DOUGLAS AUTOTECH STEERING COLUMN TILT LOCK FORCE ON CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS. VEHICLE YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 5/19/10. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS (current)
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2013 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