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2003 Freightliner Century Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2003 Freightliner Century Class has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Freightliner Century Class recalls

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach

Recall 17V810Dec 15, 201724,860 vehicles affected

Certain heavy trucks are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged.

Most common 2003 Freightliner Century Class problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air1
Tires1

What owners report

2020-08-07, Tires
BAD COMMERCIAL BRIDGESTONE TIRES 295/75R22.5 WITH CRACKS AND BULGES ON THE SIDE WALL. I PURCHASED 8 DRIVE TIRES FOR A SEMI TRUCK IN JULY 2018 FROM TA TRUCK SERVICE LOCATED AT 3483 LIBBEY RD, PERRYSBURG,OH. THE TIRES STILL HAVE 70% THREAD ON THEM TODAY, BUT TWO OF THEM GOT BAD. ONE GOT A 10 INCH CRACK ON THE SIDE WALL AND ANOTHER ONE GOT A BULGE ON THE SIDE WALL AS WELL. ALREADY CALLED BRIDGESTONE COMMERCIAL WARRANTY , AND THEY DIDN'T CARE.
2010-06-03, Service Brakes, Air
2003 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, BRAKES FAILURE, VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO THE DRIVER NOT DOING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION ON THE SEMI TRUCK. THREE VIOLATIONS WERE NOTICED BY THE COMMERCIAL INSPECTOR. THE THREE VIOLATIONS WERE AS FOLLOWS: THE AXLE #2 CHAMBER WAS LOOSE, SECUREMENT BRACKET ATTACHMENTS POINTS WERE SEPARATED, AXLE #2 RIGHT BRAKE CHAMBER HAD AN AUDIBLE AIR LEAK, AND THE AIR LOSS RATE RESERVOIR PRESSURE WAS NOT MAINTAINED WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES WERE FULLY APPLIED. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0173-91. *JB

2003 Freightliner Century Class questions

Does the 2003 Freightliner Century Class have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Freightliner Century Class: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Freightliner Century Class?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Freightliner Century Class has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

Other Freightliner Century Class years

2017 Freightliner Century Class2016 Freightliner Century Class2015 Freightliner Century Class2014 Freightliner Century Class2013 Freightliner Century Class2012 Freightliner Century Class2011 Freightliner Century Class2010 Freightliner Century Class2009 Freightliner Century Class2008 Freightliner Century Class2007 Freightliner Century Class2006 Freightliner Century Class2005 Freightliner Century Class2004 Freightliner Century Class2002 Freightliner Century Class2001 Freightliner Century Class2000 Freightliner Century Class1999 Freightliner Century Class1998 Freightliner Century Class

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