2003 Freightliner Business Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Freightliner Business Class, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Freightliner Business Class
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheel bearing (suspension)
On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.
Remedy: The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began september 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Freightliner Business Class have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,509 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 freightliner business class equipped with kelly charger hpt tires, size 275/70r/24.5 (na). The DOT number was unavailable. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the two front”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 2015 · Tires
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 freight liner m2 business class. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, gasoline leaked from the truck and onto the under carriage. The truck was taken to the dealer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2013 · Fuel system, diesel
Compare Freightliner Business Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Business Class model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Freightliner Business Class | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Freightliner Business Class | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Freightliner Business Class | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 Freightliner Business Class | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Freightliner Business Class | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 Freightliner Business Class | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Freightliner Business Class | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 Freightliner Business Class | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Freightliner Business Class | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Business Class | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner Business Class | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 Freightliner Business Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 Freightliner Business Class | 1 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2003 Freightliner Business Class
How do I know if my 2003 Freightliner Business Class has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Freightliner Business Class; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V272000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Freightliner models
- Cascadia253 complaints
- Freightliner135 complaints
- Columbia96 complaints
- Conventional76 complaints
- Business Class M254 complaints
- Century53 complaints
- Sprinter 250049 complaints
- FL-7037 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.