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Freightliner Century recalls

16 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Freightliner Century, across model years 2002–2017. Every recall repair is free at any Freightliner dealer.

16recalls

16model years affected

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Check your Century by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.

Freightliner Century recalls by model year

Most common Freightliner Century problems

What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:

Engine and Engine Cooling5
Fuel System, Other3
Equipment2
Steering2
Exterior Lighting1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Latest Freightliner Century recalls

FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (2020) recall — Exterior Lighting
Apr 14, 2020Exterior LightingModel years 2006–2011
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks with rear reflective tape partially covered by mudflap hanger bracket, reducing rear visibility and crash risk. Free inspection and repositioning by dealers.
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO (2017) recall — Equipment
Dec 15, 2017EquipmentModel years 2002–2017
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017 Freightliner Coronado trucks with potentially defective fire extinguishers that may not function properly during fires, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Kidde for a free replacement.
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Feb 28, 2012Engine and Engine CoolingModel years 2006–2013
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2011) recall — Steering
Oct 13, 2011SteeringModel years 2005–2011
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2012) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Aug 9, 2011Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Model years 2006–2012

Recall timeline

When the Freightliner Century recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.

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Freightliner Century problems & complaints

Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the Freightliner Century. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.

Owner complaints: 0
Service bulletins (TSBs): 331+
Crashes / fires reported: 0 / 0
Defect investigations: 2

See Freightliner Century complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →

What to do if your Freightliner Century is recalled

Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
Call a Freightliner dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Freightliner about reimbursement.

Every Freightliner Century recall, by model year

Freightliner Century recall questions

How many recalls does the Freightliner Century have?

We have 16 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Freightliner Century, covering model years 2002–2017. The most recent was issued Apr 14, 2020 (Exterior Lighting).

Which Freightliner Century model year has the most recalls?

The 2010 Freightliner Century has the most, with 15 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.

What are the most common Freightliner Century recall problems?

By system: Engine and Engine Cooling (5), Fuel System, Other (3), Equipment (2), Steering (2).

Is it safe to drive a recalled Freightliner Century?

None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.

How do I check if my Freightliner Century has an open recall?

Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Freightliner dealer can also look it up.

Are Freightliner Century recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires Freightliner to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Freightliner dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.

Freightliner Century recalls

Freightliner Century recalls by model year

Most common Freightliner Century problems

Latest Freightliner Century recalls

Recall timeline

Freightliner Century problems & complaints

What to do if your Freightliner Century is recalled

Every Freightliner Century recall, by model year

2017 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2016 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2015 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2014 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2013 Freightliner Century — 2 recalls

2012 Freightliner Century — 4 recalls

2011 Freightliner Century — 12 recalls

2010 Freightliner Century — 15 recalls

2009 Freightliner Century — 15 recalls

2008 Freightliner Century — 13 recalls

2007 Freightliner Century — 11 recalls

2006 Freightliner Century — 9 recalls

2005 Freightliner Century — 4 recalls

2004 Freightliner Century — 2 recalls

2003 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2002 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

Freightliner Century recall questions

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Freightliner Century recalls

Freightliner Century recalls by model year

Most common Freightliner Century problems

Latest Freightliner Century recalls

Recall timeline

Freightliner Century problems & complaints

What to do if your Freightliner Century is recalled

Every Freightliner Century recall, by model year

2017 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2016 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2015 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2014 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2013 Freightliner Century — 2 recalls

2012 Freightliner Century — 4 recalls

2011 Freightliner Century — 12 recalls

2010 Freightliner Century — 15 recalls

2009 Freightliner Century — 15 recalls

2008 Freightliner Century — 13 recalls

2007 Freightliner Century — 11 recalls

2006 Freightliner Century — 9 recalls

2005 Freightliner Century — 4 recalls

2004 Freightliner Century — 2 recalls

2003 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

2002 Freightliner Century — 1 recall

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