2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to engine components and fuel system defects based on the recall data. There are no complaint records available for this model year.
Eight recalls affect multiple systems including fuel delivery, engine cooling, steering, and electronic stability control.
Recalls- Fuel pump element (10V339000). The Bosch high pressure fuel pump element may develop cracks due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion, causing diesel fuel leaks. This affects 13,410 vehicles manufactured between February 19, 2009, and July 9, 2010. Fuel leaks increase crash risk. Daimler Trucks will repair pumps free of charge starting about March 28, 2011.
- Low pressure fuel flange (10V189000). Fuel filter restriction may cause the low pressure fuel flange to crack and leak fuel. 30,704 vehicles from January 1, 2007, to April 5, 2010, are affected. Fuel leaks can result in crashes. The flange will be replaced free of charge. Recall began September 17, 2010.
- Engine intake air grid heater (10V341000). Certain MBE900 engines may short circuit the intake air grid heater from excessive temperatures, risking vehicle fire and injury for 5,743 vehicles from September 5, 2006, to June 30, 2010. Repairs will be done by authorized facilities at no cost starting July 29, 2011.
- Rack and pinion steering (11V514000). Corrosion and failure of the lower pinion bearing may damage spool valve seals, causing unintended steering movements. This defect affects 9,689 trucks built from November 1, 2004, to June 15, 2010, increasing crash risk. Inspections and replacements will be made free of charge. Owners were notified starting December 2011.
- Fuel pump element expansion (11V287000). An expanded recall affecting 268 vehicles from February 19, 2009, through July 9, 2010, addresses cracked Bosch fuel pump elements causing fuel leaks. Repairs are free of charge, beginning May 18, 2011.
- Engine intake air grid heater expansion (11V146000). Additional 2,073 vehicles from March 20, 2006, to June 30, 2010, with MBE4000 engines subject to intake air grid heater failures. Fire risk is increased. Repair notices issued March 2011 with expected remedy by December 1, 2011.
- Electronic stability control (ESC) software (11V465000). Meritor Wabco ESC systems may misinterpret vehicle roll and apply brakes, causing loss of control. This affects 4,444 vehicles built between September 15, 2005, and September 1, 2011. Risk of crash increases if driver is slow to react. Software updates began March 28, 2012, free of charge.
- High pressure fuel line support system (12V074000). Incorrect assembly torque or service damage may loosen fuel line supports, leading to cracks and leaks in 103,437 vehicles from January 20, 2006, through February 20, 2012. Leaks risk crashes and fires. Repairs began April 27, 2012, free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or ongoing recall issues with their 2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY might have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney for guidance is advisable.
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
169768
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
103437 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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.
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.
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
4444 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
2073 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
268 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2009, THROUGH JULY 9, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC DD13 AND DD15 ENGINES ASSEMBLED WITH A BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT WHICH MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Risk: IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
9689 vehicles affected
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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.
Risk: THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
5743 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
30704 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, CASCADIA, CORONADO, CENTURY, M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DD 13 AND DD15/DD16 ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2010. SHOULD THE FUEL FILTER BECOME RESTRICTED, THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE ROADWAY MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH.
2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
13410 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2009 THROUGH JULY 9, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC DD13 AND DD15 ENGINES ASSEMBLED WITH A BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT WHICH MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION. OVER TIME THE BARREL OF THE BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT USED ON SPECIFIC DD13/DD15 ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION RESULTING IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Risk: IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.