- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- The risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Freightliner Century Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Century with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (2) and the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2003 for the hub. For comparison, the 2000 has 15 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Century year, for its age
#268 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Freightliner Century problems
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2001 Freightliner Century recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
- The risk
- This could cause an electrical fire in the area of the plc filter without prior warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will disconnect and secure the plc filter ground wire. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
- The risk
- Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began april 4, 2002. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
- The risk
- When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began october 17, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner Century
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Got in this century , freightliner april of 2006, been experiencing headaches,burning eyes, tired all the time. Can smell fumes coming in through air vents. Wake up with headaches, a driver used a co reader today in my cab was getting ill. It seems this problem has been going on for a while, an the drivers aren't being told, I find this odd and un safe, my wife has also told me that she could smell a funny odor on my clothes. *Nm
Bought 2 r287 bridgestone tires on may 11,2006 295/75 22.5 Have put about 60,000 miles on the steer tires. The right front has strips of rubber coming off of it. Southern tire mart in longview, tx insist I pay full price for one r280 which is very unsafe and will not prorate or adjust either tire. Texas star express has had a large number of the r287 start peeling rubber off. This is very dangerious on steer tires. I am scared of bridgestone tires becauce of this. Remimber the firestone 500 is the 70,s. *Nm
Left front spring hanger is loose, bottom bolts turn by hand. Nlm
Left front spring hanger is loose, bottom bolts turned by hand. Nlm
Freightliner Century: every year compared
All Century years2001 Freightliner Century vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner Century | 4 | 4 | C | |
| 2001 Freightliner Conventional | 7 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Classic | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Freightliner Century
Does the 2001 Freightliner Century have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Freightliner Century: hub (March 2003); wiring (March 2002); check valve (January 2002); controls, pedals and linkages (June 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Century?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (2), wheels & tires (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Freightliner Century had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 6, 2000 and the latest on December 12, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Freightliner Century a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner Century year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Century years have the most complaints?
2000 (15), 1998 (9), 1999 (6). See every Freightliner Century year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Freightliner Century has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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