2003 Freightliner Business Class recalls and problems

The 2003 Freightliner Business Class has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Freightliner dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Freightliner Business Class vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Freightliner Business Class recalls

Recall 04V-272: Suspension

Reported Jun 7, 2004 · 9,602 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Problem: On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.

Risk: If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Fix: The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began september 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

2003 Freightliner Business Class problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Structure	1
Unknown or Other	1
Fuel System, Diesel	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Door — 1
Tires › Valve — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Other Fuel Types › Turbo/Supercharger — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Freightliner Business Class complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Feb 4, 2015

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 1,500,000 and the tire failure mileage was unavailable.

Fuel System, Diesel · at 5,000 miles · reported Aug 2, 2013

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 manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000....updated 09/18//13

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 50,000 miles · reported Jul 6, 2010

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 current mileages were approximately 50,000.

Unknown or Other · at 94,889 miles · reported Jun 22, 2010

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!

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 137,336 miles · reported Jul 13, 2007

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 .

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Freightliner Business Class have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Freightliner Business Class: 04V-272 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Freightliner Business Class?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.

Are Freightliner recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Freightliner dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.