On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
Electrical system
Freightliner Century Electrical problems by year
1 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Freightliner Century's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Latest Century electrical complaints
The alternator was loose and the bolt had destroyed the alternator and bracket which had to be replaced. Yh
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data