2009 Freightliner Century Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 11, 2024 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Century Class years
Not enough data 9th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Freightliner Century Class so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2009 Freightliner Century Class recalls (4)

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Exterior lightingApr 14, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V214000 · 63,175 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

EquipmentDec 15, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V810000 · 24,860 vehicles

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

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cablesJun 21, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V330000 · 48,170 vehicles

Problem: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Engine and engine coolingSep 23, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V366000 · 25,362 vehicles

Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

Risk: An oil leak may result in a fire.

Fix: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Daimler Trucks North America Recalls (AQ18002) — opened Apr 23, 2018, closed Jul 11, 2024.
  • Rack and pinion failure (PE09040) — opened Aug 31, 2009, closed Nov 19, 2009, led to recall 09V357000.

Other Freightliner Century Class years

← 2008 Century Class · 2010 Century Class →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2017 Century Class01
2016 Century Class01
2015 Century Class01
2014 Century Class01
2013 Century Class01
2012 Century Class02
2011 Century Class03
2010 Century Class04
200904
2008 Century Class05
2007 Century Class04
2006 Century Class25
2005 Century Class54
2004 Century Class12
2003 Century Class21
2002 Century Class01
2001 Century Class10
2000 Century Class10
1999 Century Class10
1998 Century Class10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Freightliner Century Class?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Freightliner Century Class?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2009 Freightliner Century Class a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Century Class model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.