Freightliner Century Engine problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 freightliner century. The vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated failure when the contact was advised that the vehicle was included in two recalls (nhtsa campaign id numbers 07v473000: engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly and 09v357000: steering: rack and pinion). The dealer advised that the vehicle could not be repaired because the parts needed to make repairs were unavailable. The contact was concerned that the dealer was unable to obtain any information from the manufacturer as to when the parts would become readily available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 145,000.

Came across this site by word of mouth. Noticed that I've got soot residue in my vents. I've been having a flu like system that my dr couldn't diagnosis and claimed it might be allergies. My blood pressure has been going up and we've been adjusting the meds more frequently since I've been in this truck. *Tr

Been in this freightliner,century, with detroit power, have been experiencing headaches(severe) sinus issues,can smell exhaust in truck,tired all the time,eyes bothering me, dry throat,been this truck for 3 months now. Suspect fumes coming from air vents, cant shut it off. *Tr

1999 Freightliner century caught fire in the engine compartment. *Kb ohio traffic crash report. *Jb

Don't smoke, coughing, waking up with headaches, pastout while in truck ,vomiting, tired all the time, what's going on here. I am in my 30's, this isn't right. I also have a family to take care of, will this cause me problems in the future (health wise). *Nm

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

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 64 mph, the exhaust fume came into the cab through the air conditioning system intake. There was a smell of fume present within the vehicle. The problem occurred either while driving or when in an idle position. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined the clumps and manifold hose were defective. The parts were replaced.

Fumes coming into cab, making me sick, headache, burning eyes, disoriented. Tired, fatigue, last eight days this started. *Jb

Freightliner century with 14l 60 series engine has had exhaust manifold replaced twice. Both new manifolds still leaking exhaust. Cannot close vents in truck. No option to close vents on switch panel. Exhaust coming into cab. Clean air intake for cab is under the hood in the direct line of manifold leakage. *Jb

Just got a 2006 freightliner century with 14l 60 series detriot, turbo clamp was loose, both flex pipes leaked within 2 months, exhaust manifold on engine would not seal, clamps on intake on left side of engine were loose creating exhaust leak. New manifold will not seal. *Nm

2003 Freightliner century caught on fire while driving (ohio traffic crash report). *Ts *nm

1998 Century class model trailer experiencing multiple problems.*Mr the manufacturer informed the consumer that one of the u-joints had gone bad, the flex line had rotted away which connected to the exhaust manifold which caused a leak. The vehicle experienced a power steering leak, also the air filter was replaced. The consumer was assigned another tractor, however it was a 2001 model and he soon discovered the fan blades were completely black and he had to tape a filter over the air intake. *Jb *nlm

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Exhaust system flex pipe within the turbo cracked, allowing exhaust leaks into the clean air and firewall, which then went into the air conditioner and into the cab ofthe truck. *Ak