- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Freightliner Coronado Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Freightliner Coronado have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in December 2017 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Coronado year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Freightliner Coronado 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
- 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 vehicle improvement steering wheels, the steering wheels may be manufactured with incorrect length huck fasteners that are too short to allow proper collar engagement on the pin. The steering wheel will feel loose on the hub for a period of time, with the subsequent possibility of a complete separation.
- The risk
- Steering wheel separation will result in a loss of steering control, possible resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheels for correct length huck fasteners. Steering wheels will be repaired or replaced free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw pcf steering gears, a crack can occur in the steering gear input shaft.
- The risk
- It is possible that a driver could experience a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the steering gear and replace it if necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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Freightliner Coronado: every year compared
All Coronado years2003 Freightliner Coronado vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Freightliner Coronado | 0 | 4 | B | |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | 10 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Business Class | 7 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Century | 4 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 2003 Freightliner Discovery | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2003 Freightliner Coronado
Does the 2003 Freightliner Coronado have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 Freightliner Coronado: equipment (December 2017); check valve (July 2007); steering (January 2006); steering (August 2003). 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 2003 Freightliner Coronado had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Freightliner Coronado a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Freightliner Coronado 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 Coronado years have the most complaints?
2006 (1), 2015 (1), 2017 (1). See every Freightliner Coronado year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Freightliner Coronado 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