There have been 9 safety recalls for the Freightliner Classic. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner Classic.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2005 Freightliner Century Class, 2006 Freightliner Century Class, 2007 Freightliner Century Class, 2005 Freightliner Classic, 2006 Freightliner Classic, 2007 Freightliner Classic, 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2005 Freightliner Coronado, 2006 Freightliner Coronado, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2005 Freightliner FLD, 2006 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2005 Sterling A-line, 2006 Sterling A-line, 2007 Sterling A-line, 2005 Sterling L-line, 2006 Sterling L-line, 2007 Sterling L-line, 2005 Western Star 4900, 2006 Western Star 4900, 2007 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Century St, 2008 Freightliner Classic, 2008 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner Fld Sd, 2008 Sterling A-line, 2008 Sterling L-line, 2008 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Recall Summary: On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2007 Freightliner Argosy, 2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Century St, 2007 Freightliner Century St, 2008 Freightliner Century St, 2006 Freightliner Classic, 2007 Freightliner Classic, 2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2007 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2008 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner Coronado, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2006 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2006 Freightliner FLD120, 2007 Freightliner FLD120, 2008 Freightliner FLD120, 2006 Sterling A-line, 2007 Sterling A-line, 2008 Sterling A-line, 2006 Sterling Acterra, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2006 Sterling L-line, 2007 Sterling L-line, 2008 Sterling L-line, 2006 Western Star 4900, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Fccc Mt 45, 2008 Fccc Mt 45, 2007 Freightliner Argosy, 2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Century St, 2008 Freightliner Century St, 2007 Freightliner Classic, 2008 Freightliner Classic, 2007 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2008 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Sterling A9500, 2008 Sterling A9500, 2007 Sterling L9500, 2008 Sterling L9500, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Summary: On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. If the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Double K Villager 158, 2007 Double K Villager 190, 2007 Double K Villager 228, 2007 Fccc B2, 2008 Fccc B2, 2007 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, 2007 Fleetwood Discovery, 2008 Fleetwood Discovery, 2007 Fleetwood Excursion, 2008 Fleetwood Excursion, 2007 Fleetwood Expedition, 2008 Fleetwood Expedition, 2007 Fleetwood Providence, 2008 Fleetwood Providence, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Century St, 2008 Freightliner Century St, 2007 Freightliner Classic, 2008 Freightliner Classic, 2007 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2008 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2007 Freightliner Fld120sd, 2008 Freightliner Fld120sd, 2007 Glaval Apollo, 2007 Morgan Olson Walk In Van, 2008 Morgan Olson Walk In Van, 2007 Sterling A-line, 2008 Sterling A-line, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2007 Sterling L-line, 2008 Sterling L-line, 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2007 Utilimaster Aeromaster, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, RV motorhome chassis manufactured from January 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 11, 2008 | Diesel Fuel System | 62,000 |
| Dec. 21, 2007 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 220 |
| Nov. 13, 2007 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 38,000 |
| Aug. 2, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 4,299 |
| Jul. 18, 2007 | Steering | 18,000 |
| Jul. 16, 2007 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 75,000 |
| Jun. 12, 2006 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 5,243 |
| Feb. 8, 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5,771 |
| Jun. 17, 2003 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 2,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 Freightliner Classic | 5 |
| 2007 Freightliner Classic | 6 |
| 2006 Freightliner Classic | 4 |
| 2005 Freightliner Classic | 3 |
| 2004 Freightliner Classic | 2 |
| 2003 Freightliner Classic | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Classic | 1 |