2001 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
1 recalls, 4 complaints - 15 TSBs
03V112000 Mar 21, 2003
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
TRAILER HITCHES
Mar 7, 2011
Incident date: Jan 23, 2011
2001 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA CLASS, UNIT 1 TRAILER BECAME DISCONNECTED. UNIT 1 TRAILER STRUCK THE POWER UNIT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. UNIT 1 POWER UNIT AND TRAILER CAME TO REST IN THE RIGHT LANE. *BF UPDATED 03/21/11 *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0047-90) *JB
Crash
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jun 17, 2002
Incident date: Nov 28, 2000
WE HAVE EXPERIENCED 5 SIMILAR STEERING GEAR BOX FAILURES ON OUR 2001 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA TRUCKS. IN EACH FAILURE THE TRUCK WOULD NOT TURN. NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED IN FAILURES #2 - #5.ON 12/20/01 OUR 2ND FAILURE, [XXX] AT 170780 MILES, UNIT 3657.ON 04/01/02 OUR 3RD FAILURE, [XXX] AT 238661 MILES, UN... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Nov 28, 2000
Incident date: Oct 26, 2000
DEFECTIVE BRAKE (AXLE FIVE LEFT SIDE, PUSH ROD TRAVEL IS 1/4 INCH), BRAKE SHOES FAILE TO MOVE. NLM
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Nov 28, 2000
Incident date: Oct 26, 2000
FRONT SPRING HANGER LOOSE ON FRAME AXLE #1, CAUSING AXLE TO SHIFT. NLM
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
15 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
sb0036
Jul 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
sb2051
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
sb2056
Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2057
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
sb2058
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
sb2059
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
sb2061
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2061 Replacement Shunt Tube, EPA07 Caterpillar C13 and C15 Engines
ssb2623
Feb 26, 2018
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ssb2623 Localizacion de averias de la palanca SmartShift de Freightliner
ssb2623
Feb 26, 2018
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ssb2623 Localizacion de averias de la palanca SmartShift de Freightliner
SB42-68
Dec 1, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
FREIGHTLINER: BRAKE S-CAM TUBE LUBRICATION INTERVAL CHANGE. TO ENSURE OPTIMUM SERVICE LIFE AND TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION, THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE INTERVAL FOR LUBRICATING MERITOR S-CAM BRAKE TUBES ON CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CASCADIA AND C
TSB-54-237
Mar 1, 2011
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
FREIGHTLINER: A NEW BULB SOCKET IS AVAILABLE FOR TURN/PARK LIGHTS THAT IS METALIZED TO WITHSTAND HIGH HEAT WITHOUT OUT GASSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. MODELS COLUMBIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND CASCADIA. *PE UPDATED ON 6/14/201
SB-46-47
Oct 1, 2009
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK: INNER TIE ROD INSPECTION AND REPAIR, RACK AND PINION GEAR. INCREASED LENGTH OF THE DRIVER SIDE INNER TIE ROD (IF THE INNER TIE ROD UNTHREADS FROM THE RACK) MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL STEER TIRE WEAR DUE TO HIGH TOE IN OR AN IN
SB-46-47
Oct 1, 2009
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK: INNER TIE ROD INSPECTION AND REPAIR, RACK AND PINION GEAR. INCREASED LENGTH OF THE DRIVER SIDE INNER TIE ROD (IF THE INNER TIE ROD UNTHREADS FROM THE RACK) MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL STEER TIRE WEAR DUE TO HIGH TOE IN OR AN IN
SF237A
Jan 1, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AMEND ANTIFREEZE CONCENTRATION TO CORRECT FREEZE POINT. *TT
SF238A
Dec 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
FIELD SERVICE CAMPAIGN SF238A FOR FREIGHTLINER AIRLINER FRONT SUSPENSION REAR SPRING MOUNT FASTENERS TORQUE. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04036
Opened: Apr 12, 2004 , Closed: Dec 6, 2004
DIESEL EXHAUST GAS INTRUSION
THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED BASED ON 3 COMPLAINTS FROM DRIVERS OF 2003 MODEL YEAR (MY) FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA TRUCK TRACTORS AND ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY FREIGHTLINER INDICATING A KNOWN PROBLEM OF EXHAUST LEAKS IN CERTAIN DETROIT DIESEL SERIES-60 ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH A ?COOLED EGR? EMISS... Read more
FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA across all model years (1997, 2021).
203
Total Recalls
110
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 18 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 20 | 3 | View |
| 2008 | 30 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 27 | 12 | View |
| 2006 | 21 | 16 | View |
| 2005 | 14 | 44 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 14 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 12 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 1 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |