2001 Freightliner Century Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2001 Freightliner Century has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).

4Recalls

4Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

n/aNHTSA safety rating

Is the repair still open on your Century?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2001 Freightliner Century recalls

Suspension:Front:Hub

Recall 03V112Mar 21, 20035,716 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 02V087Mar 20, 200230,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Recall 02V018002Jan 22, 20025,176 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages

Recall 01V189001Jun 14, 20014,400 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 Freightliner Century problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	2
Tires	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2006-12-12, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

2006-10-17, Tires
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

2000-11-28, Suspension
LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE, BOTTOM BOLTS TURN BY HAND. NLM

2000-11-28, Suspension
LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER IS LOOSE, BOTTOM BOLTS TURNED BY HAND. NLM

2001 Freightliner Century questions

Does the 2001 Freightliner Century have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2001 Freightliner Century: Suspension:Front:Hub; Electrical System:Wiring; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve; Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Century?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Tires (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Freightliner Century 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.

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