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Freightliner Columbia recalls

48 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Columbia, newest first.

  1. Freightliner drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm. 2019–2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +4 more 23V-105 · February 20, 2023
  2. Freightliner rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. 2006–2017 Freightliner 122SD, Argosy, Cascadia +9 more 20V-214 · April 14, 2020
  3. Freightliner vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. 2004–2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +16 more 19V-370 · May 14, 2019
  4. Freightliner during manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. 2018 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +4 more 18V-525 · August 9, 2018
  5. Freightliner are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. 2002 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia +6 more 17V-810 · December 15, 2017
  6. Freightliner rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension. 2010 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Columbia +1 more 16V-206 · April 12, 2016
  7. Freightliner affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage. 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado +1 more 15V-616 · October 1, 2015
  8. Freightliner in the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened. 2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +4 more 15V-613 · September 30, 2015
  9. Freightliner affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber. 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +6 more 14V-758 · November 28, 2014
  10. Freightliner when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. 2014–2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +7 more 14V-150 · March 28, 2014
  11. Freightliner when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +8 more 13V-604 · November 29, 2013
  12. FCCC front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure. 2013 FCCC Redundant Custom Chassis XC, Cascadia, Columbia +4 more 12V-266 · June 12, 2012
  13. Freightliner pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. 2006–2012 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, Century +7 more 12V-074 · February 28, 2012
  14. Freightliner lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. 2005 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Classic +2 more 11V-514 · October 13, 2011
  15. Freightliner plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak. 2004 Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, FLD +4 more 11V-478 · September 16, 2011
  16. Freightliner under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. 2006 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +3 more 11V-465 · September 8, 2011
  17. Freightliner bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an UN-FUSED starter cable and creating a short circuit. 2008–2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia +4 more 11V-330 · June 21, 2011
  18. Freightliner crack may result in a diesel fuel leak. 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +3 more 11V-287 · May 18, 2011
  19. Freightliner due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads. 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado +2 more 11V-249 · April 20, 2011
  20. Freightliner intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures. 2006 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +4 more 11V-146 · March 3, 2011
  21. Freightliner 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures. 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +3 more 10V-551 · November 4, 2010
  22. Freightliner over time the barrel of the bosch high pressure fuel pump element used on specific DD13/DD15 engines may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion resulting in a diesel fuel leak. 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +3 more 10V-339 · July 27, 2010
  23. FCCC intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures. 2007 FCCC S2, Cascadia, Century +8 more 10V-341 · July 27, 2010
  24. Freightliner should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak. 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +2 more 10V-189 · May 7, 2010
  25. Freightliner daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. 2008 Freightliner Columbia, FLD, 9500 +1 more 10V-112 · March 23, 2010
  26. FCCC rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past AND/OR through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release. 2009 FCCC B2, Cascadia, Columbia +5 more 09V-220 · December 6, 2009
  27. Freightliner increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit. 2007 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +3 more 09V-400 · August 10, 2009
  28. Freightliner fasteners on these fuel pumps could be UNDER-TORQUED allowing the "O" ring between the pump housing and the barrel to protrude and leak. 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +2 more 09V-390 · June 10, 2009
  29. Freightliner plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure. 2006–2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Century, Columbia +4 more 09V-391 · June 10, 2009
  30. Freightliner fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel. 2005 Freightliner Century Class, Classic, Columbia +5 more 08V-113 · November 3, 2008
  31. Freightliner molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado +3 more 08V-159 · September 4, 2008
  32. Freightliner on certain trucks built with front axles assembled by arvinmeritor, the front spindle nut may be OVER-TIGHTENED causing preload on the front wheel bearings which could lead to premature bearing wear. 2006 Freightliner Century, Columbia 07V-169 · December 4, 2007
  33. Freightliner on certain trucks built with dana rear axles, the housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. 2007 Freightliner Columbia 07V-255 · July 6, 2007
  34. Freightliner 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. 2005 Freightliner Columbia, Coronado 07V-403 · June 9, 2007
  35. Freightliner on certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. 2005 Freightliner Columbia, Coronado 07V-400 · May 9, 2007
  36. Freightliner certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. 2004–2005 Freightliner Columbia, Coronado, FS-65 07V-289 · March 7, 2007
  37. Freightliner on certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the FUEL-WATER separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. 2007 Freightliner Classic, Columbia, Coronado +2 more 07V-335 · February 8, 2007
  38. FCCC certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. 2007 FCCC B2, Classic, Columbia +3 more 06V-205 · December 6, 2006
  39. Freightliner on certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rpl20 high angle interaxle driveshafts, an improper seated or missing snap ring can result in the bearing cup to separate from the slip yoke SUB-ASSEMBLY. 2007 Freightliner Columbia 06V-387 · November 10, 2006
  40. Freightliner 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. 2004–2005 Freightliner Classic, Columbia, A-Line +3 more 06V-030 · August 2, 2006
  41. Freightliner on certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (PDM) may be missing or improperly installed. 2005–2006 Freightliner Argosy, Century Class, Columbia 06V-190 · May 6, 2006
  42. Freightliner on certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor front axle assemblies, the front spindle nut may be OVER-TIGHTENED causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing wear. 2006 Freightliner Columbia 06V-424 · February 11, 2006
  43. Freightliner on certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle I-BEAM may fatigue and fracture. 2006 Freightliner Century, Columbia, Coronado 05V-551 · June 12, 2005
  44. Freightliner certain 2005 thomas built fs-65 and C-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and M2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005. 2005 Freightliner Columbia 05V-467 · May 10, 2005
  45. Freightliner on certain trucks equipped with seats built by GRA-MAG, the seat pivot bolts can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the DRIVER'S back. 2002 Freightliner Columbia 05V-001 · March 1, 2005
  46. Freightliner on certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear. 2003 Freightliner Columbia 04V-205 · April 5, 2004
  47. Freightliner on certain trucks equipped with air brakes, the plastic PUSH-TO-CONNECT air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing allowing an air line to become disconnected. 2003 Freightliner Columbia 03V-500 · April 12, 2003
  48. Freightliner on certain trucks equipped with manifold dash valves with push to connect fittings used to control the park brake function on trucks and trailers with air brakes, the park knob can pop out unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. 2002 Freightliner Columbia 02V-321 · February 12, 2002