2005 Freightliner Century Class: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class. The newest campaign is 17V810000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Dec 2017. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment. NHTSA has 5 complaints on file for this model year. 5 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 17V810000, in the NHTSA record

DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 173,222 units in total.

17V81000015 Dec 2017Equipment
09V36600023 Sep 2009Engine and Engine Cooling
08V11300011 Mar 2008Fuel System, Diesel
06V1900005 Jun 2006Electrical System

17V810000Received 15 Dec 2017. 24,860 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-759. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2018.
09V366000Received 23 Sep 2009. 25,362 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-558.
08V113000Received 11 Mar 2008. 62,000 units.
Fuel System, Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-526. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2008.
06V190000Received 5 Jun 2006. 61,000 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the protective cover is missing or not positioned correctly, any water intrusion from an open window or windshield leak may seep through the upper dash cover seam and drip onto the pdm. Water on the pdm circuits may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire that could cause personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new cover free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-476. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 2006.

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Complaints by component

5 complaints, 5 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2005 Freightliner Century Class: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Engine and Engine Cooling		4
Electrical System		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 1
Injuries in the complaints: 1
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 22 Nov 2006

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2005 Freightliner Century Class, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2006, with 5 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2005 Freightliner Century Class
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
AQ18002	Audit query	Daimler Trucks North America Recalls	Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch	23 Apr 2018	11 Jul 2024
PE09040	Preliminary evaluation	RACK AND PINION FAILURE	Steering / Rack and Pinion	31 Aug 2009	19 Nov 2009	09V357000
PE08009	Preliminary evaluation	POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURES	Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Pump	1 Feb 2008	3 Jul 2008
EA07002	Engineering analysis	STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS	Steering / Column	30 Jan 2007	12 Jul 2007	07V289000
PE06033	Preliminary evaluation	STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS	Steering / Column	30 Aug 2006	30 Jan 2007

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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20021
20031
20042
20054
20065
20074
20085
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20104
20113
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20131
20141
20151
20161
20171

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2005 Freightliner Century ClassThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2005 Freightliner Century Class: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/century-class/2005/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Freightliner Century Class?: 173,222 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Century Class have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Century Class, model years 1999 to 2017. 4 of them name the 2005 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2005 Freightliner Century Class name most often?: Engine and Engine Cooling: 4 of 5 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Freightliner Century Class open?: No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.