2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
The 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint), Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket (1 complaint), and Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY, potentially affecting up to 45,292 vehicles.
Recall 03V112000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| 5,716 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence: SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Recall 02V087000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 30,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT AND SECURE THE PLC FILTER GROUND WIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Recall 02V018002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 5,176 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
Consequence: BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. IF AIR LEAKS DEVELOP AT ANY OF THE ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS, BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE REDUCTIONS COULD OCCUR DURING BRAKING OR NORMAL OPERATION WITH UNITS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION, POTENTIALLY EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Recall 01V189001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 4,400 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Consequence: WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GOT IN THIS CENTURY , FREIGHTLINER APRIL OF 2006, BEEN EXPERIENCING HEADACHES,BURNING EYES, TIRED ALL THE TIME. CAN SMELL FUMES COMING IN THROUGH AIR VENTS. WAKE UP WITH HEADACHES, A DRIVER USED A CO READER TODAY IN MY CAB WAS GETTING ILL. IT SEEMS THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A WHILE, AN THE DRIVERS AREN'T BEING TOLD, I FIND THIS ODD AND UN SAFE, MY WIFE HAS ALSO TOLD ME THAT SHE COULD SMELL A FUNNY ODOR ON MY CLOTHES. *NM
BOUGHT 2 R287 BRIDGESTONE TIRES ON MAY 11,2006 295/75 22.5 HAVE PUT ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON THE STEER TIRES. THE RIGHT FRONT HAS STRIPS OF RUBBER COMING OFF OF IT. SOUTHERN TIRE MART IN LONGVIEW, TX INSIST I PAY FULL PRICE FOR ONE R280 WHICH IS VERY UNSAFE AND WILL NOT PRORATE OR ADJUST EITHER TIRE. TEXAS STAR EXPRESS HAS HAD A LARGE NUMBER OF THE R287 START PEELING RUBBER OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGERIOUS ON STEER TIRES. I AM SCARED OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES BECAUCE OF THIS. REMIMBER THE FIRESTONE 500 IS THE 70,S. *NM
LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE, BOTTOM BOLTS TURNED BY HAND. NLM
LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE, BOTTOM BOLTS TURN BY HAND. NLM
Safety Rating for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF238A — SUSPENSION
FIELD SERVICE CAMPAIGN SF238A FOR FREIGHTLINER AIRLINER FRONT SUSPENSION REAR SPRING MOUNT FASTENERS TORQUE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY.
Investigation PE03005 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Closed
Opened:
FRONT BRAKE AIR HOSE LEAKS
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 0 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 5 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 21 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 10 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 19 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY (current)
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 0 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 4 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 2 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 2 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 8 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 SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints