2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY
The 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FIRE WAS INDUCED BY FAULTY ENGINE BLOCK HEATING ELEMENT. NO DAMAGE AND WAS EXTINGUISHED QUICKLY. NOT SURE OF MAKE OR MANUFACTURER FOR THE HEATING ELEMENT, BUT HAVE FOUND A RECALL ON SIMILAR ENGINES ON THIS SITE. ATTACHED RECALL, SEEMS IT ONLY PERTAINS TO BUSS AND TRUCKS. CANNOT FIND ANY RECALLS ON THIS ITEM OR OTHER ISSUES WITH FREIGHTLINER OR CATERPILLAR. ALSO SEEMS MY ECM WAS DAMAGED ALSO, ENGINE WILL NOT START OR SHOW RPM OR OIL PRESSURE BUT READING ARE GOOD WHEN CHECKED. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THE FIRE WAS NOTICED.
Safety Rating for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERY (current)
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