- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- The risk
- AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Engine & cooling
2004 Freightliner Century Class Engine problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Freightliner Century Class's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 100% of all its complaints, most recently on August 30, 2010. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2004 Freightliner Century Class
Engine complaints
2004 Freightliner century, vehicle caught fire.*Bf according to the police report, the truck had engine trouble. The driver complained of leg and shoulder injury when he jumped from the truck. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0397-91)*jb updated 09/13/10*bf
Freightliner Century Class engine complaints by year
Century Class engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data