CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Freightliner Discovery has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).
0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2003 Freightliner Discovery recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Freightliner Discovery.
Most common 2003 Freightliner Discovery problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
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.
2003 Freightliner Discovery questions
Does the 2003 Freightliner Discovery have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Freightliner Discovery at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Freightliner Discovery?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Freightliner Discovery has been fixed?
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