2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
The 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with 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 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, potentially affecting up to 73,030 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 →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS.
Safety Rating for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sb54109 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb54109 RAMI Antenna
303-15 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
303-15 Contaminated Fluids
sb54290 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sb54290 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
0104-15 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
0104-15 SPN 3464/ FMI 16, 18 (MCM) (GHG14)
FSB-83-131 — ENGINE
FREIGHTLINER: INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT LINE WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY CONNECTING THE MANIFOLD WITH A HOSE AND HOSE BARB, IN THE EVENT HEATER RETURN PIPE (HT2 LINE) FAILS ON THE ENGINE. MODEL CENTURY CLASS CONVENTIONAL, COLUMBIA, CASCADIA. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
811-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
811-12 SPN 411-FMI 3
GI-46-41 — STEERING:COLUMN
FREIGHTLINER: ADJUSTING THE CORRECT TILT LOCK FORCE ON TRW STEERING COLUMNS. *PE UPDATED 7/18/12. *PE
FSB-54-271 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FREIGHTLINER: BATTERY BOXES, 8A31 AGM, IN SLEEPER CABS, ARE FAILING TO START WITH LOSS OF ELECTROLYTE ACCELERATING, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES UNDER CAB. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS — 0 complaints
- 2017 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