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2006 Freightliner Century ST Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2006 Freightliner Century ST, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2006 Freightliner Century ST

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 07V530000 Reported 38,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    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 latching securely around the trailer king pin.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

  2. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 07V403000 Reported 450 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. Excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod in the ball socket or damage the threaded tie rod socket attachment to the steering rack on the driver side. The threaded end of…

    Remedy: Dealers will change the front axle steering stops to prevent interference in the tie rod ball socket assembly and steering components will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2008, and will be…

  3. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 07V400000 Reported 413 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. The threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for installation of the steering arms. Steering components will be replaced on trucks that have incorrectly installed tie rod arms. The recall began on may 1, 2008. Owner may contact freightliner…

  4. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 07V302000 Reported 75,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    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…

    Remedy: 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,…

  5. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 07V289000 Reported 25,643 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. During the steering column manufacturing process two welds may have been missing.

    Remedy: Freightliner will notify owners and inspect and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Freightliner Century ST have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freightliner century st. The contact stated that the vehicle would not pass inspection because the s-cam was frozen. There have been no failures to date. The VIN, engine siz”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 30, 2007 · Service brakes, air

Compare Freightliner Century ST model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Century ST model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 Freightliner Century ST10
2003 Freightliner Century ST10
2004 Freightliner Century ST20
2005 Freightliner Century ST61
2006 Freightliner Century ST51
2007 Freightliner Century ST70
2008 Freightliner Century ST110

Checking a specific 2006 Freightliner Century ST

How do I know if my 2006 Freightliner Century ST 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 ST; 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 07V289000).

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

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.