2003 Freightliner Business Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:valve (1) · Tires (1) · Structure:body:door (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2018-02-26 · sb2057 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2057 new surge tank design
Power Train 2018-02-26 · sb2056 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2056 transmission oil line removal and installation
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-02-26 · sb2032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2032 gates powergrip hose clamps, replacement
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-02-26 · sb2028 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2028 engine coolant changes
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2010-10-01 · SB-20-64 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
freightliner: fan clutch nuts. always use new nyloc nuts when installing the engine cooling fan on a borg warner (kysor) fan clutch. failure may lead to a loose or lost fan, and damage to the fan clutch or truck. *pe
Suspension:multiple Axle 2009-09-01 · SB-31-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
freightliner: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. the six piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded crossmembers, or bolted five piece service crossmembers, used with steel frame rails. no model years listed.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-02-04 · Tires · 1,500,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2003 freightliner business class equipped with kelly charger hpt tires, size 275/70r/24.5 (na). the dot number was unavailable. while driving approximately 70 mph, the two front tires blew out. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a wall. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle failure mileage was 1…”
2013-08-02 · Fuel System, Diesel · 5,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 freight liner m2 business class. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, gasoline leaked from the truck and onto the under carriage. the truck was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the higher pressure fuel line needed to be replaced. the truck was repaired but the problem persisted. the man…”
2010-07-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 50,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes business class. the contact stated that the repair for the nhtsa recall, campaign id number: 09v418000, engine and engine cooling, exhaust system was performed on his vehicle. the contact also stated that the egr assembly was defective and should have been replaced when the recall repair was done. the failure and…”
2010-06-22 · Unknown Or Other · 94,889 mi“daimler vans, llc safety recall 2010-040002 called freightliner dealer in oak creek, wi (truck country, inc.) they have no information and cannot do the repair according to the safety recall. i tried calling daimler and listened to music on hold for 40 minutes. i got nowhere with them! *tr…”
2007-07-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger · 137,336 mi“while driving 2003 frieghtliner sprinter on two occasions was overcome with noxious fumes, resulting in carbon monoxide posioning that requried a emergency visit to the hospital. van has been in for service and continues to have same problem. this is a company van .…”
2005-06-03 · Structure:body:door · 10,319 mi“contact states: that door blew open while driving. electric door for passengers freight liner sprinter 2003. braun conversion for wheels chairs. has electric door that has no latch to close and there is gap in the door,1/2 inch. the consumer was told by the dodge dealer that it is was the conversion part for braun that was the problem. and to take …”
2005-05-03 · Tires:valve“contact states: july 27,2004, had a tire blow out on the rear tire on the van. the mud flap blew off and there was damage done to the wheel well. took vehicle to barnette tire service, and the tire was replaced. the mechanic stated that the blow out was due to the tire valve. now there has been tire valve recall. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.