- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If this condition is not noticed, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Freightliner Century Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Century have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2002 for the service brakes, air.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Century year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Freightliner Century recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Century yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner Century: every year compared
All Century years2002 Freightliner Century vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner Century | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2002 Freightliner Columbia | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner Cargo | 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 2002 Freightliner Century
Does the 2002 Freightliner Century have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Freightliner Century: service brakes, air (December 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Freightliner Century had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Freightliner Century a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2002 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