Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2003 Freightliner Business Class, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Tires2
- Unknown or other1
- Fuel system, diesel1
- Structure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2003 Freightliner Business Class.
| 2005139 10 May 2005 | Fuel System On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB diesel engine, the fuel lift pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition. S… |
| 2004200 17 Jun 2004 | Suspension On certain trucks equipped with 8,000 pound front axles, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead … |
| 2003158 19 Jun 2003 | Other On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly. Weld failures could le… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Freightliner told its dealers about the 2003 Freightliner Business Class: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10141697 | sb2057 New Surge Tank Design |
| 10141696 | sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation |
| 10141675 | sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement |
| 10141672 | sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes |
| 10036591 | FREIGHTLINER: FAN CLUTCH NUTS. ALWAYS USE NEW NYLOC NUTS WHEN INSTALLING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ON A BORG WARNER (KYSOR) FAN CLUTCH. FAILURE MAY LEAD TO A LOOSE OR LOST FAN, AND DAMAGE TO THE FAN CLUTCH OR TRUCK. *PE |
| 10030460 | FREIGHTLINER: AIRLINER SUSPENSION SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBER. THE SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE PIECE WELDED CROSSMEMBERS, OR BOLTED FIVE PIECE SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS, USED WITH STEEL FRAME RAILS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 1/13/10. *PE |
| 10029985 | FREIGHTLINER TRUCK: STEER AXLE MAINTENANCE, AAC AND MERITOR 6000LB AND 8000LB AXLES: THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE TO BE ADDED TO DTNA MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR ALL MODELS WITH THESE AXLE RATINGS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THESE PROCEDURES BE ADOPTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
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