2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

14 recalls, 44 complaints - 224 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have... Read more

Consequence

An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.

741 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers tha... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com ... Read more

24,860 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THE LOWER PINION BEARING MAY CORRODE AND FAIL. A FAILED BEARING MAY ... Read more

Consequence

THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER BEARING FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO CORROSION IS FOUND, ON THE BEARING, THE BEARING WILL BE PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE RUBBER BELLOWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SEALANT ADDED BETWEEN THE BELLOWS AND THE R... Read more

9,689 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STEEL LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN ... Read more

73,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.

Consequence

AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR DAIMLER... Read more

25,362 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.

Consequence

IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.

Remedy

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

62,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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. EXCESSIVE TIE ROD ANGLES MAY LOOSEN THE TIE ROD IN THE BALL SOCKET OR DAMAGE THE THREADED TIE ROD SOCKET ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING RACK ON ... Read more

Consequence

A FRACTURED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WILL MAKE THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FRONT AXLE STEERING STOPS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE IN THE TIE ROD BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND STEERING COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN PHASES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800... Read more

450 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE TIE ROD ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE THREADED END OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE.

Consequence

A FRACTURED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WILL MAKE THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING ARMS. STEERING COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED ON TRUCKS THAT HAVE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED TIE ROD ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2008. OWNER MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

413 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Defect Description

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 SPRI... Read more

Consequence

THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

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, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

75,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

STEERING:COLUMN

Defect Description

CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2004, TO MARCH 21, 2006. DURING THE STEERING COLUMN MANUFACTURING PROCESS TWO WELDS MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING.

Consequence

COLUMNS WITH TWO WELDS MISSING MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO PROGRESSIVELY BE MOVED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO RESPOND DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED. IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

25,643 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE CAB POWER DISTRIBUTION MODEL (PDM) MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

Consequence

IF THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS MISSING OR NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ANY WATER INTRUSION FROM AN OPEN WINDOW OR WINDSHIELD LEAK MAY SEEP THROUGH THE UPPER DASH COVER SEAM AND DRIP ONTO THE PDM. WATER ON THE PDM CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

61,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.

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.

5,771 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Defect Description

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. THE SPINDLES IN THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS. INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED SPIN... Read more

Consequence

INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED SPINDLES COULD FRACTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT FOR THE HEAT TREAT DATE CODE ON THE END OF THE REAR SPINDLES AND REPLACE THE AXLE HOUSING IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER

1,100 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

WHEELS

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.

Consequence

THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

3,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Complaint Statistics

44 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	17
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING	7
TIRES	2
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
STRUCTURE	1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1

Incident date: Jun 25, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. A LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MEHCANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE VALVE FAILED AND WAS ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURR... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2010

LOW PRESSURE, ERG VALVE, LEAKAGE, AND THE LOST OF POWER THAT THE TRUNK CANT BE CONTROLLED. *TR

Incident date: Jun 7, 2010

LOW PRESSURE, ERG VALVE, LEAKAGE, AND THE LOST OF POWER THAT THE TRUNK CANT BE CONTROLLED. *TR

Incident date: Jun 7, 2010

LOW PRESSURE, ERG VALVE, LEAKAGE, AND THE LOST OF POWER THAT THE TRUNK CANT BE CONTROLLED. *TR

Incident date: May 20, 2011

1990 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE RIGHT LANE WHEN THE RIGHT TIRE OF THE TRAILER SUDDENLY CAME OFF THE RIM OF THE TRAILER. UNIT 1 CAME TO FINAL REST ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ROAD. *BF THE DRIVER STATED EVER SINCE THE COMPANY SWITCHED TO SUPER S... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2001

2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, UNIT 1 NOTICED SMOKE FROM HIS TRAILER AS HE PULLED AWAY FROM THE BOOTH AT EXIT 142. UNIT 1 PULLED TO THE BERM ON THE ON THE RAMP AND FOUND THE TRAILER WAS ON FIRE. THE TRACTOR WAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRAILER AND PULLED AHEAD . *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 1... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 30, 2010

2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA , SUFFERED A MECHANICAL FAILURE WITH LEFT REAR DRIVE AXLE DUAL ASSEMBLY. *BF THE ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE SEMI AND CROSSED INTO THE EASTBOUND LANES. THE BOLTS HOLDING THE TIRE ON HAD COMPLETELY SHEARED OFF. (OHO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0316-89) *JB UPDATED 09/13/10*B... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2009

2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA WAS STOPPING FOR A TOLL BOOTH WHEN BOTH REAR RIGHT WHEELS DETACHED FROM THE SECOND REAR AXLE. ONE TIRE BROKE THE WINDOW OF THE TOLL BUILDING. *KB THE LUG NUTS BROKE OFF ON THE RIGHT SIDE SECOND TO THE REAR AXLE. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0752-91.

Incident date: Sep 24, 2007

2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL DEFECT. *KB (OHIIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB

Fire

Incident date: Sep 18, 2006

WHILE DRIVING EYES START TO BURN, STARTED GETTING TIRED AFTER 4 HOURS, FUMES COMING FROM AIR CONDITION VENTS, WHILE AIR CONDITION WAS ON, ALSO FILM ON WINDOWS. I DON'T SMOKE. SUSPECT EXHAUST FUMES. ALSO WITH COTTON SWAB COULD PICK UP SOOT DEPOSITS ON AIR VENTS. *JB

Incident date: Sep 18, 2006

Incident date: Feb 2, 2006

I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 06 AND HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR APRROX 2 WEEKS EACH TIME FOR AN EXHAUST LEAK IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE AND IN THE SLEEPING AREA THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT DID NOT HA... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Mar 23, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT'S EYES AND LUNGS BURNED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE EXHAUST GAS WAS LEAKING. THE EXHAUST GASKET AND MANIFOLD BOLTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2005

REGARDING O.D.I. #10136263 I HAVE FOLLOWED THE RECALL FREIGHTLINER FL451 RECALL#05V285000. I HAD A WHEEL OFF SEPARATION DUE TO THIS HUB!! FAILURE. I WAS INJURED SO BADLY, THAT I CANNOT GET INSURANCE AT ALL. I HAVE TALK AND SHOWED THIS HUB TO SOME WELL KNOWN PEOPLE ABOUT THIS. THE THEORY OF THE BRAKE... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 19, 2005

DT: 2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. THE FRONT HUB BROKE, THE CASTING CAME COMPLETELY APART. THE NEW HUB IS A DIFFERENT STYLE THAN THE ORIGINAL. THE CONSUMER BROKE A BONE IN HIS NECK, AND HAS TWO BAD DISCS IN BOTH SHOULDERS. THERE WAS NO WRECK WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL T... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 18, 2005

CLUTCH MAKING NOISE AND HARD TO GET INTO GEAR, REPLACED CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Jul 26, 2005

CLUTCH MAKING NOISE AND HARD TO GET TO RELEASE, REPLACE CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Aug 3, 2005

CLUTCH WOULD NOT RELEASE, HAD TOWED TO SHOP REPLACE CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Aug 13, 2005

CLUTCH MAKING NOISE AND HARD TO GET INTO GEAR. HAD CLUTCH REPLACED , KNOWING WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WE DID NOT WAIT, KNOW CLUTCH IS GOING TO COME APART. TRUCK WORKS GREAT NOW. *NM

Incident date: Aug 13, 2005

HAD TRUCK TOWED TO SHOP,TRUCK WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR, CHECK FOUND THE CLUTCH HAD CAME APART, REPLACE CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Sep 2, 2005

CLUTCH MAKING NOISE AND HARD TO GET TRUCK IN GEAR, REPLACED CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Aug 26, 2005

CLUTCH WAS MAKING NOISE,AND HARD TO GET INTO GEAR , REPLACE CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Jul 29, 2005

CLUCTH WOULD NOT RELEASE AND MAKING NOISE, REPLACE CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Aug 2, 2005

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT AT TIMES, HAS AUTO SHIFT TOP HOUSING, CHECK AND FOUND CLUTCH WOULD NOT RELEASE AT TIMES, REPLACE CLUTCH . WORKS FINE NOW. *NM

Incident date: Aug 4, 2005

CLUCTH WOULD NOT RELEASE SOMETIMES, CHECK AND FOUND CLUTCH COMING APART. REPLACE CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Aug 22, 2005

CLUTCH HARD TO RELEASE,CHECKED IT OUT STARTING TO COME APART JUST LIKE THE REST OF AUTO SHIFTS, REPLACE CLUTCH WORK FINE NOW. *JB

Incident date: Sep 2, 2005

CLUTCH WOULD NOT RELEASE, CHECKED AND FOUND DISC COMING APART THIS IS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION WITH AUTO SHIFT TOP HOUSING. *JB

Incident date: Aug 9, 2005

CLUTCH WOULD NOT RELEASE, REPLACE CLUTCH. *NM

Incident date: Jul 22, 2005

CLUTCH HARD TO RELEASE AND MAKING NOISE SENT TO SHOP TO HAVE REPLACED, WE KNOW NOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THIS STARTS, NEXT THING CLUCTH EXPLODES REMOVE AND REPLACE CLUTCH.

Incident date: Jun 17, 2005

TRUCK WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, SENT WRECKER HAD TOWED TO SHOP SHOP CHECK AND FOUND CLUCTH HAD EXPLODED, FRAGMENT WENT TRU, BELL HOUSING. RUNIED HOUSING AND CLUTCH.FRAGMENTS HAD HAVE HIT HIGHWAY. REMOVE AND REPLACE CLUCTH AND BELL HOUSING.

Incident date: May 10, 2005

CLUTCH EXPLODED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOCKED TRUCK IN GEAR AND FRAGMENTS STAYED IN BELLHOUSING THIS TIME,REMOVE CLUTCH AND REPLACED CLUTCH ASSY.

Incident date: May 10, 2005

DRIVER COULD NOT GET CLUTCH TO RELEASE, SENT TO SHOP THEY FOUND THE CLUTCH HAD EXPLODED IN BELL HOUSING REMOVE AND REPLACE CLUTCH.

Incident date: Mar 25, 2005

DRIVER COULD NOT GET TRUCK INTO GEAR, SENT WRECKER TO TAKE HIM TO SHOP. SHOP CHECK AND FOUND THE CLUCTH WAS STARTING TO COME APART,DID NOT DAMAGE BELLHOUSING. REMOVE CLUTCH AND REPLACE

Incident date: Jul 19, 2005

HARD TO GET CLUTCH TO RELEASE,TO GET TRUCK INTO GEAR SENT TO SHOP FOUND CLUTCH COMING APART REMOVE AND REPLACE CLUTCH ASSY.

Incident date: Mar 30, 2005

CLUTCH EXPLODED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOCKED TRUCK IN GEAR AND FRAGMENTS WENT THOUGHT THE BELL HOUSING.ALSO THIS BROKE THE REAR ENGINE BELL HOUSING. COULD HAVE HIT OTHER AUTOS ON HGHWAY OR COULD HAVE SENT FRAGMENT INTO CAB OF TRUCK AND INJURED OR KILLED DRIVER.

Incident date: Jul 11, 2005

CLUCTH MAKING ALOT OF NOISE.AND HARD TO GET INTO GEAR, CHECK AND FOUND THE PIECE IN CLUTCH DISC PART WAY STUCK OUT OF DISC. REPLACED CLUTCH ASSY.CAUGHT THIS ONE BEFORE IT CAME APART.

Incident date: May 23, 2005

CLUCTH MAKING ALOT OF NOISE HARD TO GET INTO GEAR, CHECK, AND FOUND THE PIECE IN CLUCTH DISC PART WAY STUCK OUT OF DISC. REPLACE CLUTCH ASSY, CAUGHT THIS ONE BEFORE DISC CAME APART

Incident date: May 23, 2005

CLUTCH WOULD NOT RELEASE, AND THEN MADE LOUD POPING SOUND, THEN IT STARTING WORKING, GOT INTO OUR SHOP CHECK OUT FOUND IT HAD BLEW A HOLE IN CLUTCH HOUSING, PARTS OF CLUTCH DISC, CAME APART.R&R CLUCTH AND FLYWHEEL,WE KEPT OLD PARTS HERE.THE PART THAT CAME OUT OF DISC, HIT HIGHWAY SOMEWHERE.

Incident date: May 24, 2005

CLUTCH EXPLODE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOCKED TRUCK IN GEAR AND FRAGMENTS WENT THOUGHT THE BELL HOUSING. COULD HAVE HIT OTHER AUTOS ON HGHWAY OR COULD HAVE SENT FRAGMENT INTO CAB OF TRUCK AND INJURED OR KILLED DRIVER.DRIVER HAD TRUCK LOCKED IN GEAR AND WAS LUCKY TO GET TRUCK STOPED BEFORE HITTIN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2005

DT: THE TIRE BLEW OUT. JUST DID A WALK AROUND 2 MILES BEFORE, THE TRAILER WAS EMPTY. THE TIRE WENT COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM AND OFF INTO THE BRUSH. NO TRUCK DAMAGE BUT THE RIM IS NOT USABLE.*AK

Incident date: Mar 16, 2005

DT: THE TIRE BLEW OUT. JUST DID A WALK AROUND 2 MILES BEFORE, THE TRAILER WAS EMPTY. THE TIRE WENT COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM AND OFF INTO THE BRUSH. NO TRUCK DAMAGE BUT THE RIM IS NOT USABLE.*AK

Incident date: May 1, 2005

2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNALS, THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS AND THE ABSENCE OF A HAND RAIL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAB FOR EXITING THE CAB.*MR THE MIRRORS ON THE TRUCK VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THERE IS NOT WAY TO ... Read more

3 injured

Incident date: May 1, 2005

3 injured

Incident date: May 1, 2005

3 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

224 manufacturer communications from 191 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	56
350000 EQUIPMENT	18
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	16
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	10
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	9
100000 POWER TRAIN	9
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	8

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to o

100000 POWER TRAIN

Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part

350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. Wh

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-1441

100000 POWER TRAIN

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Technical Service Letter for DDC Series 60 engines concerning Series 60 Cylinder Head Resurfacing/Finish. Detroit Diesel does not recommend third party resurfacing of Series 60 cylinder heads (outside of Detroit and Detroit Reman).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers

010000 STEERING

Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming

350000 EQUIPMENT

fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference

350000 EQUIPMENT

Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued

010000 STEERING

Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin 9813- Side Fairing Primer Repair

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin 9816- DuPont? Imron? Elite

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin 9814- Bumper Paint

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service information Bulletin

020000 SUSPENSION

Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember

350000 EQUIPMENT

Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

sb54122 ICU3 Service Cluster AvailableB

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb54122 ICU3 Service Cluster AvailableB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

sb31034 Towing ProceduresB

354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

sb31034 Towing ProceduresB

044200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM

sb4267 Brake Shimmy?Meritor? SteeLite X30? Brake Drum with Excessive RunoutB

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

sb2069 Kysor Fan Clutch Sticking

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

sb2069 Kysor Fan Clutch Sticking

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2061 Replacement Shunt Tube, EPA07 Caterpillar C13 and C15 Engines

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

sb2057 New Surge Tank Design

100000 POWER TRAIN

sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

sb2055 Columbia Surge Tank Shunt Tube Support Bracket Breaking

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

sb2050 Surge-Tank Cap Replacement

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

sb2046 ABA Hose Clamp Torque Values

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

sb2045 New Surge Tank Cap

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

sb54194 Required Maintenance for Freightliner-Branded and Delco Cassette Players

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

sb54194 Required Maintenance for Freightliner-Branded and Delco Cassette Players

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

sb54251 Condensation and Possible Water Entry Points in Headlamp Assemblies

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

sb54251 Condensation and Possible Water Entry Points in Headlamp Assemblies

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB

092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

sb98020 Axalta Paint Finish CareB

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

fp47019 25-Inch Diameter Fuel Tanks

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA25 New Method for Uploading Diagnostic Log Files to the CSC

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA24 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OWL Enhancement Service Model Field

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern Time

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17-026 Holiday Closure 2017

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Classroom Training in 2018

020000 SUSPENSION

17TL25 TruckCam? Alignment System

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN

010000 STEERING

Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns

010000 STEERING

Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns

010000 STEERING

Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns

010000 STEERING

Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit

074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Publications Ordering

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may have been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left. While this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be visually unpleasing to many customers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Recognition Program Suspension

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

16-009R_OWL Enhancements

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Detroit Data Summaries Application and Kits Are No Longer Available Through PDC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

_NewDetroitCoolantLineSRTs

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

15-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

15-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

15-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink? 8.02

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100

073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb3133 Step Clamps Are Not Reusable

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos

100000 POWER TRAIN

15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos

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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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

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 (current)	14	44
2004	10	14	View
2003	5	12	View
2002	3	2	View
2001	1	4	View
2000	3	1	View
1999	2	0	View
1998	2	0	View
1997	1	0	View

Other FREIGHTLINER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
BUSINESS CLASS M2	507	62	View
CASCADIA	497	398	View
114SD	349	8	View
SPRINTER 3500	312	31	View
SPRINTER 2500	291	64	View
SPRINTER 1500	212	0	View
108SD	212	3	View
SPRINTER 4500	210	2	View

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2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA - All Years Overview

FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA - Year by Year

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