2013 Freightliner Century problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2012-02-28 · campaign 12V074000 · 103,437 vehicles
Defect: 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 CRACK
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (191)
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.
Equipment 2019-08-07 · 19-008WI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty information letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
Structure 2019-08-05 · 19-009WI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty information letter - expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to freightliner, western star, thomas built bus, export and direct warranty customers
Steering 2019-04-30 · fp46907 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering intermediate shaft replacement
Steering 2018-12-17 · ICI12-016 FL614 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
important campaign information on fl614 recall
Electrical System 2018-06-28 · SS1033638 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ss 1033638 - power window express down module discontinued
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-12-25 · 17-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
computer hook-up standard diagnostic time update
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.