2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER
The 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER, potentially affecting up to 5,801 vehicles.
Recall 15V616000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 5,801 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may...
Consequence: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TechTalk6684 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Tech Talk discussion on Road Speed Governor.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER (current)
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints