Freightliner Century 2005
Model Century made in 2005 by Freightliner got 2 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V514000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 11/01/2004 to 06/15/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 9689 | 07/06/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/13/2011 | 10/25/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. the lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. a failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. a damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. if corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. if no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber belows will be replaced with sealant added between the nellows and the rack housing. an interim letter was mailed in december 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-614.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V357000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/29/2004 to 07/03/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 8882 | 02/05/2010 | ODI | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/16/2009 | 09/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on february 5, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number fl-557.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ICI-10-025 | 09/25/2010 | 10037075 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| ICI-10-025 | 09/25/2010 | 10037075 | Daimler trucks: the 294 bolt is deemed serviceable and there is a procedure for replacing it. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | ||||||
| PE09040 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/31/2009 | 11/19/2009 | RACK AND PINION FAILURE | 09V357000 | |
| A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | ||||||
| PE09040 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/31/2009 | 11/19/2009 | RACK AND PINION FAILURE | 09V357000 | |
| A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | ||||||
| PE09040 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/31/2009 | 11/19/2009 | RACK AND PINION FAILURE | 09V357000 | |
| A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2005 freightliner century tire blew out and another motorist stuck it. *bf ohio traffic crash report# 10-0545-89.*jb | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2005 freightliner century had a tire blow out and another motorist struck it. *bf ohio traffic crash report # 10-0546-89. updated 04/14/10 *bf | |||