Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Feb 20, 2023
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the joint connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the joint could loosen and separate, causing a loss of
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Columbia — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 14, 2020
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks equipped with "Fleet Engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective
Also affects: Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century
Freightliner Columbia — Brakes
High risk
Mar 3, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain trucks equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the caliper bolts to loosen and result in reduced
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, Western Star 5700
Freightliner Columbia — Brakes
High risk
May 17, 2019
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Jun 29, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain trucks, the front axle knuckles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could lead to shorter than expected bearing and knuckle life. In some instances, this could
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Columbia — Brakes
High risk
Apr 23, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the quick release valve (QRV) cover may not have been welded correctly during manufacturing process and may become loose or separate from the valve body. If this
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 27, 2012
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 or DD16 engine, the support system for the high pressure fuel line (between the fuel pump and the fuel delivery rail) ma
Also affects: Western Star 4900, Western Star 4700, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling 9500
Freightliner Columbia — Other
High risk
Nov 21, 2011
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with an MBE4000 (EPA07) engine, the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Oct 14, 2011
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain trucks equipped with a rack & pinion steering system, the lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. As a result, the vehicle may require additional steering input while
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century
Freightliner Columbia — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line between the engine-mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a diesel fuel leak. The location of the leak is unlike
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Columbia — Other
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, specific operating conditions (such as tight, successive, highly banked curves in opposite directions), could trigger unintended Electronic Stability Control (
Also affects: Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Sterling A-Line, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner Columbia — Electrical
High risk
Jun 22, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain trucks equipped with a DD15 or DD16 engine, the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose, back out, and contact the starter cable. This cou
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Coronado, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Columbia — Fuel System
High risk
May 3, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an igniti
Also affects: Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Western Star 4900, Sterling 9500
Freightliner Columbia — Engine
High risk
Oct 14, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the engine grid heater may fail, which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Sterling 9500, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Columbia — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 5, 2009
Model years: 2009
On certain trucks, the fasteners on the high pressure fuel pump may not have received adequate tightening torque - 23Nm instead of the required 43Nm. This could allow the O-ring be
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Sterling 9500, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Columbia — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 5, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line may fatigue crack and leak. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire, which could result in pro
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Sterling 9500
Freightliner Columbia — Engine
High risk
Sep 22, 2009
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar C15 engine, the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear against the P-clip retaining the oil line. An oil leak could result
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Sep 9, 2009
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain trucks, the left inner tie rod end may loosen and eventually separate from the steering rack. Tie rod failure could result in a loss of steering control and a crash, cau
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century
Freightliner Columbia — Emissions
High risk
Feb 27, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain trucks, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) chassis attachment bracket may fail, allowing the DPF assembly to separate from the vehicle. Should this occur, the DPF could
Also affects: Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Columbia — Brakes
High risk
Mar 31, 2008
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured Bendix MV-3 dash control valve. If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reserv
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Argosy Rhd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 4, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the high-pressure fuel line at each injector may fatigue and fracture if a fastener at the end of the line is not properly connected. This would allow high press
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Columbia — Brakes
High risk
Jan 17, 2008
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, incorrect fasteners may have been used to attached the brake caliper to the brake anchor plate during vehicle assembly. The incorrect fasteners may not provide
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Dec 17, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possib
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Columbia — Emissions
High risk
Dec 14, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, the extension pipes attached to the Aftertreatment Regeneration Device (ARD) may develop a crack or hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of t
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T
Freightliner Columbia — Electrical
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the wiper motor ground wire was omitted during vehicle assembly. As a result, the wiper motor may not operate or may function intermittently. This could lead to
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Other
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Aug 29, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. If the right steering arm is installed on the left knuckle, excessive tie rod angle
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Aug 29, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the driver's side inner tie rod may be damaged while the truck is executing a sharp turn. Excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod ball socket and/or dama
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 24, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, when the ignition key is in the 'ON' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized. If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance i
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the two upper tilt plate bolts may loosen with use and fall out. These fasteners hold the upper column assembly in place. The steering column pivot may fracture
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus
Freightliner Columbia — Suspension
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the flange, crossmember, and web mounting surfaces of the center suspension mounting bracket casting may not be perpendicular. An out of square casting may have
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Fld120sd, Freightliner Fld120sd Military, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Jun 26, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the steering column may have been manufactured incorrectly. Two welds may have been omitted, which could cause the column to fail, possibly leading to a loss o
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Fs-65 School Bus, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Other
High risk
May 31, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain trucks, the rear drive axle housing was manufactured with steel below the specified thickness, which could result in fatigue failure over time. If failure occurs, the ou
Also affects: Freightliner Fld120sd, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Mar 22, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the front spindle nut may have been over-tightened during vehicle assembly, causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing wear.
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century
Freightliner Columbia — Suspension
High risk
Nov 8, 2006
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the front spindle nut may have been over-tightened during vehicle assembly, causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing wear.
Freightliner Columbia — Other
High risk
Oct 17, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain trucks, an improperly seated or missing u-joint snap ring for the inter-axle driveshaft assembly could allow a bearing cup to separate. The u-joint cross could then cont
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century S/T
Freightliner Columbia — Brakes
High risk
Jun 13, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, a defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake. This could cause the vehicle to roll
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cargo, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Fld, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Columbia — Electrical
High risk
Jun 5, 2006
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the protective cover for the cab Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be missing or improperly installed. If the protective cover is missing or not positioned c
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Suspension
High risk
Apr 19, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 6900, Western Star 4900, Freightliner Condor, American Lafrance Metropolitan
Freightliner Columbia — Engine
High risk
Feb 9, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar engine, the Variable Valve Actuation oil line (VVA line) used on 6 cylinder, 15L turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engi
Also affects: Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Fld120sd, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Jan 12, 2006
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel was manufactured with incorrect length Huck fasteners that are too short to allow proper retaining collar engagement. Steering wheel separat
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Suspension
High risk
Dec 2, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect of the front axle I-beam top flange may result in a reduction of axle service life. The axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture, causing a
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Motorhome Chassis, Sterling A-Line
Freightliner Columbia — Suspension
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear spindles may fracture as a result of incorrect heat treat process during vehicle assembly. Rear spindle failure could allow the wheel, tire, and brake
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Oct 5, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the lower yoke on the steering shaft may have been incorrectly fabricated. If the splines of the steering shaft push through the lower yoke, the steering wheel
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Rv Chassis, Freightliner Business Class, Sterling L-Line, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Sep 14, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Columbia — Wheels
High risk
Jun 10, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, wheels were not pre-stressed and could, over time, develop cracks. If allowed to propagate, the cracks may result in wheel failure, which could cause a vehicle
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Condor, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis
Freightliner Columbia — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 8, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, bolt holes located on the earwork of the drive shaft male yoke were manufactured with an oversized thread diameter. This condition allows the bolts used in the
Also affects: Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Sterling At9500, Sterling Lt9500, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Columbia — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 13, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may separate making it difficult to put the transmission into gear. The driver may not be able
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Columbia — Brakes
High risk
Dec 24, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing. This could al
Also affects: Freightliner Century, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Columbia — Suspension
High risk
Jul 29, 2003
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, manufacturing defects in the front axle unitized hubs may cause premature spalling of the wheel bearings. This condition will lead to eventual breakdown of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Flb, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Columbia — Other
High risk
Jun 19, 2003
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly. Weld failures could lead to the loss of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Columbia — Other
High risk
Nov 21, 2002
Model years: 2002
On certain truck-tractor models equipped with ConMet Simplex stationary or sliding fifthwheels, the clinch pins that retain the fifthwheel pivot pins may not be fully installed. Co
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Fl112, Freightliner Fl80, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Columbia — Steering
High risk
Nov 1, 2002
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
The TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, American Lafrance Metropolitan, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Cargo
Freightliner Columbia — Electrical
High risk
Apr 4, 2002
Model years: 2001
On certain trucks a capacitor in the power line carrier (PLC) filter can ignite when subject to reverse polarity electrical spikes. The PLC filter is located inside the left side f
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Condor, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line
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