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
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 | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
11V330000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/14/2008 to 06/15/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 53847 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/21/2011 | 06/21/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Dtna 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 Summary | A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Daimler 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
RC-FL-609A | 12/01/2011 | 10043146 | Daimler 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 f | 02/27/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
FSB-83-135 | 10/01/2011 | 10042148 | Freightliner: bulletin pertaining to the replacement of air condition high pressure (fan cycling) switch on certain model trucks. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
FSB-83-135 | 10/01/2011 | 10042148 | Freightliner: bulletin pertaining to the replacement of air condition high pressure (fan cycling) switch on certain model trucks. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
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SB42-68 | 12/01/2012 | 10049539 | Freightliner: 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 c | 01/16/2013 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
FSB-42-66 | 08/01/2012 | 10046741 | Freightliner: 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/guid | 10/23/2012 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||||
FSB-42-67 | 05/01/2012 | 10044781 | Freightliner: 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/114s | 07/27/2012 | |
STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
GI-46-41 | 10/01/2011 | 10041592 | Freightliner: adjusting the correct tilt lock force on trw steering columns. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
FSB-60-150 | 01/01/2012 | 10043741 | Freightliner: at the door check mounting area, cracks may develop on door frame on driver side, due to usage and age of truck. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
FSB-32-46 | 02/27/2012 | 10043151 | Freightliner: 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. *pe | 02/27/2012 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm | 07/15/2011 |