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2007 Freightliner Century Class S/t Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Freightliner Century Class S/t has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,243 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 06V205000 2006-06-12 5,243 affected
Defect

CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504).

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
2injuries
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Semi-annual inspection showed a crack in the frame rail that started in a thin area of the frame flange. This crack is just behind the left cab mount on the left frame rail. The crack extends completely through the flange and approximately 1 1/2" up the side of the frame rail. Had this gone…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2013-02-01

“Been getting burning eyes, headaches, blurred vision,muscle aches, can smell fumes coming into cab, about 4 hours into driving get very sleepy, this should not be going on. Been in this truck for 6 months. Spitting up a lot of flem, sinus problems pasr normal, never had these problems before. *nm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2007-01-12

Defect investigations

Investigation PE07047 Opened 2007-09-14 · closed 2007-11-19

INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007, FREIGHTLINER FILED DEFECT REPORT 07V-530 WHICH OUTLINES A SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM TO NOTIFY THE AFFECTED OWNERS AND CORRECT THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Investigation PE09040 Opened 2009-08-31 · closed 2009-11-19

RACK AND PINION FAILURE

A CONSUMER COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE AGENCY ON AUGUST 22, 2009, BY AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LEASING A 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT IN APRIL OF 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES HE EXPERIENCED A SEAL RUPTURE IN THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY.A NEW SEAL WAS INSTALLED AND AT 56,000 MILES HE…

Investigation PE09040 Opened 2009-08-31 · closed 2009-11-19

RACK AND PINION FAILURE

A CONSUMER COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE AGENCY ON AUGUST 22, 2009, BY AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LEASING A 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT IN APRIL OF 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES HE EXPERIENCED A SEAL RUPTURE IN THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY.A NEW SEAL WAS INSTALLED AND AT 56,000 MILES HE…

Investigation PE09040 Opened 2009-08-31 · closed 2009-11-19

RACK AND PINION FAILURE

A CONSUMER COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE AGENCY ON AUGUST 22, 2009, BY AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LEASING A 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT IN APRIL OF 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES HE EXPERIENCED A SEAL RUPTURE IN THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY.A NEW SEAL WAS INSTALLED AND AT 56,000 MILES HE…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Freightliner Century Class S/t as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.