2006 Freightliner Century Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2006 Freightliner Century Class, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2006 Freightliner Century 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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Exterior lighting
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Equipment
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Fuel system, diesel
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Electrical system
On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new cover free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Freightliner Century Class have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 421,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Normal driving experience traveling on a divided highway w/ traffic lights, going approx 25-30 MPH, then the truck would not up or down shift, and began uncontrolled acceleration, 30 MPH or so, got th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 22, 2010 · Power train
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freightliner century class. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and experienced a loss of steering. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2007 · Steering
Compare Freightliner Century Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Century Class model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner Century Class | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Century Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Century Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner Century Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner Century Class | 4 | 5 |
| 2006 Freightliner Century Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Century Class | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 Freightliner Century Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Freightliner Century Class | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Freightliner Century Class | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 Freightliner Century Class | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 Freightliner Century Class | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Freightliner Century Class
How do I know if my 2006 Freightliner Century 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2006 Freightliner Century Class; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 06V190000).
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.