How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner Century Class have?

The 2005 Freightliner Century Class has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Freightliner Century Class has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Freightliner Century Class?

Of 5 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2005 Freightliner Century Class Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Freightliner Century Class has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 173,222 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V810000 2017-12-15 24,860 affected

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 09V366000 2009-09-23 25,362 affected

Defect

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.

Consequence

AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT…

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 08V113000 2008-03-11 62,000 affected

Defect

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.

Consequence

IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.

Remedy

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 06V190000 2006-06-05 61,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE CAB POWER DISTRIBUTION MODEL (PDM) MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

Consequence

IF THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS MISSING OR NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ANY WATER INTRUSION FROM AN OPEN WINDOW OR WINDSHIELD LEAK MAY SEEP THROUGH THE UPPER DASH COVER SEAM AND DRIP ONTO THE PDM. WATER ON THE PDM CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Total complaints5

What owners report

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

“Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a foul odor from the exhaust system was present inside the vehicle. Afterwards, the contact became physically ill due to the exhaust fumes. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the entire exhaust system was defective and needed…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2006-11-21

“Exhaust fumes in the cab. Getting sick for about a month. Sinus infection and other symptoms. No co test performed. Vehicle has been in for repair 2 times with no success. The meter is reading over 50 ppm to 100 ppm if the fresh air intake is clear. Currently the intake is plugged with plastic…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2006-11-15

“Nov,2 of 2006, took the truck into freightliner in redding,ca. Complained of exhaust fumes entering the cab again, they said that they fixed it, once again fumes comming in after I left there shop. Became ill an stayed at home, lung problems, headakes, burning eyes. Went to doctors. Have brought…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · reported 2006-11-02

“The air force lost a semi truck-tractor in a vehicle fire on 6/30/2006. The vehicle, a 2005 freightliner century class tractor, was leased from general services administration. A semi-trailer owned by the air force was also destroyed. The vehicle departed travis afb, ca around 1115l on 6/30/2006.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES · reported 2006-06-30

“After about 30 min could smell fumes coming into truck through air condition vent. When I get of truck for a couple of days, starting to feel better. While sitting in the truck I start feeling dizzy, sinus start up after about two hours in truck, tired all the time,wake up with headaches. Suspect…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · reported 2006-06-11

Defect investigations

Investigation AQ18002 Opened 2018-04-23 · closed 2024-07-11

Daimler Trucks North America Recalls

On April 23, 2018, the National Highway Traï¬ƒc Safety Administration (â€œNHTSAâ€�) opened Audit Query (AQ18002) to assess the timeliness and scope of four recalls ï¬�led by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (â€œDTNAâ€�). NHTSA subsequently expanded AQ18002 to examine the timeliness and scope of three additional DTNA…

Investigation AQ18002 Opened 2018-04-23 · closed 2024-07-11

Daimler Trucks North America Recalls

Investigation EA07002 Opened 2007-01-30 · closed 2007-07-12

STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS

AS A RESULT OF THE ODI INVESTIGATION, FREIGHTLINER HAS AGREED TO RECALL (NUMBER 07V-289) ALL OF THE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH STEERING COLUMNS POTENTIALLY MISSING WELDS.THE RECALL REMEDY WILL INVOLVE INSPECTING THE RECALLED VEHICLES FOR MISSING WELDS AND IF FOUND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN.EARLY WARNING AGGREGATE…

Investigation EA07002 Opened 2007-01-30 · closed 2007-07-12

STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS

Investigation PE06033 Opened 2006-08-30 · closed 2007-01-30

STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS

EARLY WARNING AGGREGATE DATA SUBMITTED TO NHTSA BY FREIGHTLINER SUGGESTS THAT A STEERING (EWR CODE 01) PROBLEM EXISTS FOR THE 2004 AND 2005 CENTURY AND COLUMBIA CLASS VEHICLES.THE COUNT OF FIELD REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2006 WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE AVERAGE OF THE PREVIOUS 6 QUARTERS FOR…

Investigation PE06033 Opened 2006-08-30 · closed 2007-01-30

STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS

Investigation PE08009 Opened 2008-02-01 · closed 2008-07-03

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURES

ODI'S INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FOUND THAT, WITH OVER FIVE YEARS OF OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE, THERE HAVE BEEN NO PUMP FAILURES THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE ROAD OR ANY SUDDEN DROP OFF IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AT ANY TIME.THERE ARE…

Investigation PE08009 Opened 2008-02-01 · closed 2008-07-03