The worst 2002 Freightliner Century problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with manifold dash valves with push to connect fittings used to control the park brake function on trucks and trailers with air brakes, the park knob can pop out unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. This will exhaust the air from the park brake system on the trailer and apply the parking brakes.
- Risk
- If this condition is not noticed, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Haldex will notify its customers to make arrangements to have the valve inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact haldex brake systems at 816‑801‑2641 or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 02V321001 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Integral hub and bearing assembly
Freightliner submitted a defect report on march 21, 2003 in which they identified approximately 5000 trucks as possibly beingaffected by this problem.arvinmeritor (front axle mfr) submitted a defect report onapril 16, 2003, which identifies 6098 freightliner trucks asbeing affected by this recall and 1191 axles sold to freightliner in the aftermarket. Odi notes that there are twointegral hub and bearing assemblies per front axle.freightliner identified vehicles includingfreightliner,sterling, and western star brand name as beingaffected by this recall.see attached summary report for additional details.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Freightliner Century 1
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Is the 2002 Freightliner Century reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Century.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Freightliner Century?
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How many recalls does the 2002 Freightliner Century have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
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