NHTSA Complaint #10120286 — 2003 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10120286
Vehicle	2003 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 1, 2003
Date Filed	May 9, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

DT: FUMES COMING INSIDE EQUIPMENT THROUGH AIR VENTS OF TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 3-4 DIFFERENT TIMES AND THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED. THESE FUMES CAUSED HEADACHES, NAUSEA,BURNING EYES, AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. NOW, DIAGNOSED WITH COPD. HAVE TALKED TO OTHER DRIVERS AND SAME PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BECAUSE THE CONSUMER FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *NM

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