Freightliner Century Class 2012

Model Century Class made in 2012 by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and service brakes, air. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2012

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 - BATTERY
FSB-54-27106/01/201210044666Freightliner: battery boxes, 8a31 agm, in sleeper cabs, are failing to start with loss of electrolyte accelerating, due to high temperatures under cab. no model years listed. *pe07/18/2012
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
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
FSB-46-5306/01/201210044665Freightliner: there are inconsistencies relating to the steering rack and pinion gears, pitting caused by corrosion, power steering fluid leakage, and inner tie rod looseness leading to poor gear performance, leading to inspection procedu07/18/2012
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