Freightliner Columbia recalls
NHTSA's records list 5 safety recalls covering the Freightliner Columbia since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2002-2021. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Feb. 20, 2023.
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2021 Freightliner Columbia recalls 1
- Drag Link May Separate
Component: steering. 60,604 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Drag Link May Separate
Component: steering. 60,604 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Freightliner Columbia recalls 3
- Drag Link May Separate
Component: steering. 60,604 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 4,155 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 4,155 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Freightliner Columbia recalls 3
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Freightliner Columbia recalls 3
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Freightliner Columbia recalls 3
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Freightliner Columbia recalls 3
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Freightliner Columbia recalls 2
- Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 Freightliner Columbia recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 Freightliner Columbia recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 Freightliner Columbia recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.