2003 Freightliner Business Class recalls and problems

The 2003 Freightliner Business Class has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2003 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

7complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

50,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Suspension

Jun 7, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V272000 · 9,602 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly May separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

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.

Freightliner recall no. Fl-424. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2003 vs. other Freightliner Business Class years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Freightliner Business Class have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 Freightliner Business Class, the latest from Jun 7, 2004 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Freightliner Business Class?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), tires (2), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.