2004 Freightliner Century ST recalls and problems
The 2004 Freightliner Century ST has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Freightliner dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Freightliner Century ST vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Freightliner Century ST recalls
Recall 07V-302: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (Scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Risk: These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall 05V-285: Wheels
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been manufactured with a taper from the pilot hole to the barrel of the drum.
Risk: This taper may cause cracking or fractures of the front hub. This could cause a crash without prior warning.
Fix: After further investigation and testing, freightliner has revised the population and the remedy (December 22, 2005). Therefore, the recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Freightliner Century ST have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Freightliner Century ST: 07V-302 (service brakes, air), 05V-285 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.