Freightliner Century Class 2011

Model Century Class made in 2011 by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
11V330000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/14/2008 to 06/15/2011V (Vehicle)53847MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/21/201106/21/2011
Defect SummaryDtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
Consequence SummaryA short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 19, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler safety recall no. fl-609.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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
RC-FL-609A12/01/201110043146Daimler trucks: see document search button for owner letter. on certain trucks, a defect regarding the rubber isolator, with a bolt attachment, the support bracket may loosen and back out, causing short circuit between chassis and un f02/27/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
FSB-83-13510/01/201110042148Freightliner: bulletin pertaining to the replacement of air condition high pressure (fan cycling) switch on certain model trucks. *pe11/28/2011
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
FSB-83-13510/01/201110042148Freightliner: bulletin pertaining to the replacement of air condition high pressure (fan cycling) switch on certain model trucks. *pe11/28/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SB-54-26206/01/201110039270Ready07/15/2011
SB-54-26206/01/201110039270Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm07/15/2011
(PWS)
SB42-6812/01/201210049539Freightliner: brake s-cam tube lubrication interval change. to ensure optimum service life and trouble-free operation, the recommended maintenance interval for lubricating meritor s-cam brake tubes on century class, columbia, cascadia and c01/16/2013
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
FSB-42-6608/01/201210046741Freightliner: due to possible thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes: the abs sensor wires melted; brake actuator failed to properly operate because of vent hole not open; calipers coated with bright orange or red dust and tapped/guid10/23/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
FSB-42-6705/01/201210044781Freightliner: on some trucks, whenever brakes are applied, the truck would experience severe shimmy or shaking. models fld conventional, century class conventional, argosy coe, columbia, coronado, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd/114s07/27/2012
STEERING - COLUMN
GI-46-4110/01/201110041592Freightliner: adjusting the correct tilt lock force on trw steering columns. *pe10/11/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
FSB-60-15001/01/201210043741Freightliner: at the door check mounting area, cracks may develop on door frame on driver side, due to usage and age of truck. *pe04/24/2012
SUSPENSION - REAR
FSB-32-4602/27/201210043151Freightliner: for some model trucks, recommendation of preventive maintenance intervals for rear heavy duty suspension and off highway and severe service operating conditions requires frequent inspections. *pe02/27/2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-54-26206/01/201110039270Ready07/15/2011
SB-54-26206/01/201110039270Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm07/15/2011