2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
The 2010 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, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, potentially affecting up to 161,567 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS.
Safety Rating for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sb3233 — STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may have been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left. While this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be visually unpleasing to many customers.
18SP709 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
18SP709Rev 18SP709Rev ? EPA10/GHG14 Two-Filter Fuel
FSB-32-46 — SUSPENSION:REAR
FREIGHTLINER: FOR SOME MODEL TRUCKS, RECOMMENDATION OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR REAR HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION AND OFF HIGHWAY AND SEVERE SERVICE OPERATING CONDITIONS REQUIRES FREQUENT INSPECTIONS. *PE
SB-46-49 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
FREIGHTLINER: RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR SERVICE PROCEDURES. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES A14-17666-000 AND A14-17666-001 ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM THE DTNA PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTERS. TIME FRAME FOR AVAILABLE STOCK HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. DTNA IS WORKING ON RESOLVING SHORTAGE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
TSB-31-29 — EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER: 294 BOLT REPLACEMENT FOR PREMIERE 690 COUPLING. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ALL 294 BOLTS USED IN COUPLING ASSEMBLIES 690L, 690R, 690T, AND REPAIR KITS 690LRK, 690 TRK, OR INDIVIDUAL BOLT SALES, MUST USE THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS-NEW 690 COUPLINGS, OR A NEW, OR REPLACED 294 BOLT: RECORD THE DATE OF INSTALLATION....
SB-54-220 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FREIGHTLINER: WHEN REPLACING A TYCO PDM (POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE) WITH ONE MANUFACTURED BY DELPHI, IT MAY NECESSARY TO INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS FOR ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS TO ENSURE ALL THE VEHICLE OPTIONS AND FEATURES WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-54-240 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
FREIGHTLINER: THE NITE PARKED HVAC SYSTEM THAT WAS INSTALLED HAS IN LINE FUSES IN BATTERY CABLES THAT CONNECT THE START BATTERIES TO THE PARKED BATTERIES. THE FUSES MAY BLOW UNDER NORMAL OPERATION, AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY TO FULLY PROTECT THE SYSTEM. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 5 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 2 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS (current)
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2015 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