2006 Freightliner Century: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2006 Freightliner Century. The newest campaign is 12V074000. NHTSA received the report on 28 Feb 2012. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel. NHTSA has 6 complaints on file for this model year. 4 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 12V074000, in the NHTSA record

Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 139,429 units in total.

12V07400028 Feb 2012Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
11V51400013 Oct 2011Steering / Rack and Pinion
11V4650008 Sep 2011Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
11V1460003 Mar 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
09V3910006 Oct 2009Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
09V35700016 Sep 2009Steering / Rack and Pinion
07V16900012 Apr 2007Suspension / Front / Hub
05V5510006 Dec 2005Power Train / Axle Assembly

12V074000Received 28 Feb 2012. 103,437 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 12C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2012.
11V514000Received 13 Oct 2011. 9,689 units.
Steering / Rack and Pinion
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. An interim letter was mailed in december 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-614. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2012.
11V465000Received 8 Sep 2011. 4,444 units.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESC module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. The date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability. The safety recall began on march 28, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-612. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Mar 2012.
11V146000Received 3 Mar 2011. 2,073 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. Another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. Dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. Repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. Owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Dec 2011.
09V391000Received 6 Oct 2009. 10,185 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 09C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 May 2010.
09V357000Received 16 Sep 2009. 8,882 units.
Steering / Rack and Pinion
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-557. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2010.
07V169000Received 12 Apr 2007. 219 units.
Suspension / Front / Hub
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks built with front axles assembled by arvinmeritor, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which could lead to premature bearing wear.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the front hub installation for correct bearing adjustment. If the bearing adjustment is incorrect, the front wheel bearings will be replaced. The recall began on june 28, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-385-4357.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-494. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2007.
05V551000Received 6 Dec 2005. 500 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. The recall began on march 15, 2006, for phase i. Phase 2 will begin during august 2006. This recall is being conducted in two phases. Phase i will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase II will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-467. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2006.

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Complaints by component

6 complaints, 8 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.

2006 Freightliner Century: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Engine and Engine Cooling		4
Steering		2
Air Bags		1
Suspension		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 3
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 19 Dec 2014

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 2006 Freightliner Century, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2006, with 2 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2006 Freightliner Century
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
PE07047	Preliminary evaluation	INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING	Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly	14 Sep 2007	19 Nov 2007	07V530000
EA07002	Engineering analysis	STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS	Steering / Column	30 Jan 2007	12 Jul 2007	07V289000

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

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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

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NHTSA page of the 2006 Freightliner CenturyThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 Freightliner Century: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/century/2006/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Freightliner Century?: 139,429 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Century have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 38 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Century, model years 1995 to 2013. 8 of them name the 2006 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Freightliner Century name most often?: Engine and Engine Cooling: 4 of 8 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Freightliner Century open?: No. Each of the 4 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.