2019 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 133 TSBs
23V105000 Feb 20, 2023
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete ... Read more
Consequence
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
20V214000 Apr 14, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Ca... Read more
Consequence
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
18V525000 Aug 9, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 vehicles. During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
133 manufacturer communications from 101 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 20 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| 010000 STEERING | 12 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 11 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 7 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
ICI23-010
Mar 31, 2023
010000 STEERING
Important Campaign Information letter communicating that SF660 Field Service Campaign is Replaced by FL967.
SF660A
Jan 9, 2023
010000 STEERING
Revised Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
SF660
Dec 14, 2022
010000 STEERING
Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
WI21-009
Apr 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after Ap
WI21-008
Apr 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
WI21-003
Jan 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change,
WI21-003
Jan 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change,
WI21-003
Jan 25, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change,
21TS-03
Jan 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps. There is a short supply of exhaust clamps, part number DDE A6809950502, used as inlet and outlet exhaust clamps on GHG17 heavy duty engines (DD13, DD15 and DD16) with
21TS-03
Jan 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps. There is a short supply of exhaust clamps, part number DDE A6809950502, used as inlet and outlet exhaust clamps on GHG17 heavy duty engines (DD13, DD15 and DD16) with
21TS-01
Jan 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Det
21TS-01
Jan 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Det
SB35-036
Dec 23, 2020
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
SB35-036
Oct 7, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
SB35-036
Oct 7, 2020
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
SB60-171
Jul 10, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and d
SB54-327
Apr 17, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness. Though the backup light harness is long enough to connect to the backup light switch, it may be short enough that the wire seals in the connector can be stressed. Moisture entering
SB54-327
Apr 17, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness. Though the backup light harness is long enough to connect to the backup light switch, it may be short enough that the wire seals in the connector can be stressed. Moisture entering
20CSA-04
Mar 20, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 3 for DiagnosticLink??A? 8.11 Standard and Professional will be available for download from the Detroit Diesel server.
20CSA-04
Mar 20, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 3 for DiagnosticLink??A? 8.11 Standard and Professional will be available for download from the Detroit Diesel server.
WP20-002
Mar 17, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Warranty Policy Letter explaining the Warranty Department is aligning with the frame rail repair policy, published in DTNA Workshop Manuals, which states that there are very few cases in which welding a heat-treated frame rail is allowed. T
WP20-002
Mar 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Policy Letter explaining the Warranty Department is aligning with the frame rail repair policy, published in DTNA Workshop Manuals, which states that there are very few cases in which welding a heat-treated frame rail is allowed. T
20CSA-01
Jan 31, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer Service Announcement for a policy change regarding Detroit Service Information Bulletins (SIBs) will now have a 60-day expiration, starting on the release day of the bulletin. The intent of a SIB is to notify the service network of
20CSA-01
Jan 31, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Customer Service Announcement for a policy change regarding Detroit Service Information Bulletins (SIBs) will now have a 60-day expiration, starting on the release day of the bulletin. The intent of a SIB is to notify the service network of
SB54-290
Jan 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin on guidelines for repairing or replacing an electrical harness.
SB83-119
Jan 16, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin for A/C system receiver-drier replacement guidelines.
SB72-043
Dec 19, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin revision that adds Century Class and Columbia models to the affected list for a Door Window and Regulator Retrofit.
SB72-043
Dec 19, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin revision that adds Century Class and Columbia models to the affected list for a Door Window and Regulator Retrofit.
00-023
Sep 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin on Dealer Product Report
19-013WI
Sep 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
19-012WP
Sep 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
19-010WI
Sep 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
19-008WI
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
0107-19 GHG17
Aug 7, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin to testing of EGR Cooler Water Manifold Assembly in DD13 engines.
0107-19 GHG17
Aug 7, 2019
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Service Bulletin to testing of EGR Cooler Water Manifold Assembly in DD13 engines.
0308-19 PTO
Aug 7, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Information Bulletin regarding PTO Dosing. This feature enables Active Regeneration of the DPFs while in PTO mode.
19-009WI
Aug 5, 2019
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
DOC-1034452
Aug 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
FL816
Jun 19, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Recall Bulletin- Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
sb46056
Jun 5, 2019
010000 STEERING
Forward Chassis Wiring Harness
fp46907
Apr 30, 2019
010000 STEERING
Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
sb54311
Mar 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming
fp00024
Mar 8, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference
sb00044
Feb 25, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
DOC-1034171
Feb 12, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
SS 1034171 Airliner Rear Suspension Chassis Lean Troubleshooting
FL783
Jan 25, 2019
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
FL783-REV
Jan 21, 2019
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
FL783 Dealer Bulletin Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
ICI19-004 FL783
Jan 21, 2019
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
FL783 - Revised Bulletin
ICI12-016 FL614
Dec 17, 2018
010000 STEERING
Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall
sb9818 Repaintin
Oct 18, 2018
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Service Bulletin 9818- Repainting Plastic Bumper Components
sb9815 Paint Fin
Oct 18, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin 9815- Paint Finish Standards
FL783 Brake Cali
Oct 8, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Recall FL783- Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
18-028 Transport
Sep 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Important Warranty Information to Freightliner and Western Star dealers on Transporter Photo Requirement Changes
FL772 Brake Cali
Sep 4, 2018
200000 WHEELS
FL772-Dealer bulletin for Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts recall
18CSA16 Release
Aug 31, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Release of DiagnosticLink? 8.08 Service Pack 2
sb0036
Jul 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
SS1033638
Jun 28, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
fp00020
May 1, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Label or
fp00020
May 1, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
fp00020 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
fp46907
May 1, 2018
010000 STEERING
fp46907 Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
sb2046
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2046 ABA Hose Clamp Torque Values
sb4641
Feb 26, 2018
010000 STEERING
sb4641 Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering ColumnsB
sb9815
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
sb9815 Paint Finish StandardsB
sb31034
Feb 26, 2018
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
sb31034 Towing ProceduresB
sb31034
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
sb31034 Towing ProceduresB
sb54122
Feb 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb54122 ICU3 Service Cluster AvailableB
sb54122
Feb 26, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
sb54122 ICU3 Service Cluster AvailableB
sb54148
Feb 26, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB
sb54148
Feb 26, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB
sb54148
Feb 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB
sb54194
Feb 26, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
sb54194 Required Maintenance for Freightliner-Branded and Delco Cassette Players
sb54194
Feb 26, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
sb54194 Required Maintenance for Freightliner-Branded and Delco Cassette Players
sb54202
Feb 26, 2018
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness
sb54202
Feb 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness
sb54296
Feb 26, 2018
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB
sb54296
Feb 26, 2018
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB
sb98020
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
sb98020 Axalta Paint Finish CareB
fp47019
Feb 1, 2018
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
fp47019 25-Inch Diameter Fuel Tanks
FL758
Dec 22, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
FL758 Brake Mounting Caliper Bolts
sb4641
Jul 17, 2017
010000 STEERING
Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
sb4641
Jul 17, 2017
010000 STEERING
Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
sb4641
Jul 17, 2017
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
sb4641
Jul 17, 2017
010000 STEERING
Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
sb4641
Jul 17, 2017
010000 STEERING
Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
SS1032974
Jul 11, 2017
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
sb54296
Jun 17, 2017
074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sb0002
Jun 17, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Publications Ordering
sb54296
Jun 17, 2017
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sb3233
May 1, 2016
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.
15TS3
Apr 17, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
15-017
May 18, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs
15-015
May 4, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder
15-016
May 4, 2015
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
15CSA9
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink? 8.02
15CSA10
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
15CSA4
Apr 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
15TS10
Apr 14, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter
14TL-7
Apr 10, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
15TL6
Apr 2, 2015
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
sb3133
Apr 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
sb3133 Step Clamps Are Not Reusable
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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.
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 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 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 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |