- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
- The risk
- If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
- The fix
- High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Freightliner Classic Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Freightliner Classic with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2008 for the fuel system, diesel. For comparison, the 2005 has 0 and the 2007 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Classic year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Freightliner Classic problems
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2006 Freightliner Classic 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 truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
- The risk
- There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
- The risk
- These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
- The fix
- Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
- The risk
- The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
- The fix
- Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Freightliner Classic
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2006 Freightliner semi, was disabled on the berm with it's hazard lights on and a patrol car behind it due to losing a set of trailer tires. Upon coming to a stop at the 148.4 Mile post. Unit 2's brake drum fell off and rolled into traffic. Unit 1 struck the brake drum and continued on a little further before coming to a stop. *Bf according to the police report, the driver was asked to move his out fit a little further down the road away from traffic and as he did, that is when the officer noticed the brake drum had fall from the truck. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0902-90)*jb updated 02/15/11 *bf
Freightliner Classic: every year compared
All Classic years2006 Freightliner Classic vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 4 | F | |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | 14 | 21 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 8 | 13 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Century | 6 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Coronado | 1 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Century ST | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Freightliner Cascadia | 1 | 8 | 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 2006 Freightliner Classic
Does the 2006 Freightliner Classic have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Freightliner Classic: fuel system, diesel (March 2008); fifth wheel assembly (November 2007); check valve (July 2007); engine and engine cooling (February 2006). 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 2006 Freightliner Classic?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Freightliner Classic had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 6, 2011 and the latest on February 6, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Freightliner Classic a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Freightliner Classic 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 Classic years have the most complaints?
2001 (6), 1998 (2), 2000 (2). See every Freightliner Classic year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Freightliner Classic 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