1997 Freightliner Century recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Freightliner Century, covering 75,677 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.
Recall number 00V232002 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The windshield wiper connecting linkage sockets can wear out prematurely due to insufficient greasing during assembly.
- Risk
- This can lead to a separation of the linkage and loss of wiper function, impairing the driver's visibility.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the connecting linkages with new links that are properly lubricated.
Recall number 98V326000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor interaxle driveline u-joints. Deflector rings, a part of the system to seal the u-joints from contaminates, are loose. This allows water to enter the u-joint bearing area result in dilution of the lubricant, oxidation of the bearing and seal surfaces, and loss of lubricant.
- Risk
- If this problem goes undetected, the interaxle driveline can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the u-joints with the current design u-joints.
Recall number 98V085000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. Leaks through the firewall or steering shaft boots allows water to run down the steering shaft. The steering shaft slip spline corrodes causing it to seize.
- Risk
- Increased steering effort can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering shaft with a new design that is installed in an inverted orientation so no water can enter the splines.
Recall number 97V112000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Freightliner Century recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Freightliner Century has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Freightliner Century have?
4, covering service brakes, air, visibility and suspension.
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