2004 Freightliner Classic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Freightliner Classic. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Freightliner Classic
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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Check valve (service brakes)
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,…
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Remedy: Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Freightliner Classic. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Freightliner Classic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Classic model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner Classic | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner Classic | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Freightliner Classic | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Freightliner Classic | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Freightliner Classic | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Freightliner Classic | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Freightliner Classic | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Classic | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 Freightliner Classic | 5 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Freightliner Classic
How do I know if my 2004 Freightliner Classic 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Freightliner Classic; 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 06V030000).
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.