10/09 4 airbags replaced on semi. 12/16 sitting in dock of business, heard a very loud noise.my trailer was sitting directly on drives. Mechanic determined, the 2 front airbags had came "unseated". Returned to oh & parked truck for 3 months. Truck back on road 3/2/10. 4/7/10 left rear airbag blew. Mechanic said he reseats these weekly, it's not uncommon. Said it is a design flaw freightliner is aware of. The lip on base is too small to secure bottom of airbag. 4/18/10 3 airbags blew while at the ta. They reseated them (my height is set at 2 5/8"stop to the frame). Backed under trailer, pulled forward loud explosion, airbags blew. Freightliner wont replace them, I am sitting here waiting on 4 new airbags (my expense) to replace. Ta mgr. Saidlast week, tech. Was killed when airbag blew, he stated this was in tn. My airbags have blown 4 times in 6 months, thankfully, no one injured. Do not feel it is safe to reseat these, as advised. Bought 4 new, am taking the old with me.
The worst 1999 Freightliner Century Class problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Freightliner Century Class 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- Sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- Sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
- Sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
- Sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- Sb54290 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
- Freightliner: brake s-cam tube lubrication interval change
- Freightliner truck: inner tie rod inspection and repair, rack and pinion gear
What 1999 Freightliner Century Class owners say
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Questions about the 1999 Freightliner Century Class
Is the 1999 Freightliner Century Class reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Freightliner Century Class, fewer than a typical Century Class model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Freightliner Century Class?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Freightliner Century Class have?
No recalls on record.
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