2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
The 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, potentially affecting up to 192,391 vehicles.
Recall 20V214000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 63,175 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially...
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...
View full details →Recall 17V810000 — EQUIPMENT
| 24,860 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at...
View full details →Recall 16V206000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 702 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Consequence: Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this...
View full details →Recall 12V266000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 217 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 18, 2012, THROUGH MAY 11, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT AXLE-BRAND FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES. THE FRONT KNUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MACHINING ERROR IN THE WHEEL BEARING AREA WHICH MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE...
Consequence: IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA TOLL FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 12V074000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 103,437 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE...
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0408-17 SPN 5242 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FMI 2- Automatic Gear Selection - Incompatible or missing dataset
0118-17 — ENGINE
0118-17 Symptom Diagnostics - Oil Leaks
308-15 — ENGINE
308-15 Symptom Diagnostics - Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor
18SP707 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
18SP707Rev EPA07/10 Three-Filter Fuel System DD13 High Pressure Fuel Feed Lines, Mounting Bracket and P-clips Service Kit
18SP701 — ENGINE
18SP701Rev3 GHG14 Two-Filter Fuel System KM63 GEN2 DD15AT Engines High Pressure Fuel Feed Lines, Mounting Bracket and P-clips Service Kit
705-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
705-14 SPN 520203 FMI 6 (IPPC)(GHG14)
507-14 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
507-14 Inspection of the DD15 and DD16 Axial Power Turbine
14TS5 — STRUCTURE:BODY
14TS5 Replacing Damaged Aftertreatment Sensor Bosses
0207-14 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
0207-14 SPN 3031 FMI 3, 4 (ACM) (EPA10 - GHG14)
818-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
818-12 SPN 520296-FMI 19 and 31 - GHG14
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 1 complaint
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 3 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 1 complaint
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA (current)
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 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
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints