2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
The 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, potentially affecting up to 88,737 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA.
Safety Rating for the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB72-043 — STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin revision that adds Century Class and Columbia models to the affected list for a Door Window and Regulator Retrofit.
FL676 — SERVICE BRAKES
Haldex Life Seal Brake Chambers
18SP718 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
18SP718 EPA07 DD15/16 THREE-FILTER ESOC FUEL SYSTEM TO TWO-FILTER KM59 GEN1 FUEL SYSTEM CONVERSION SERVICE KIT
308-15 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
308-15 Symptom Diagnostics - Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor
1104-14 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1104-14 Metal in the Fuel System
812-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
812-14 FMI 3, 4: Engine Aux. Shutdown Input Failed High and Low
14-028 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
520-14 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
520-14 FMI 2 Soot Sensor Heater Faul
511-14 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
511-14 FMI 9 Soot Sensor Communication Error
18SP705 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
18SP705Rev4 18SP701Rev GHG14 Two-Filter Fuel System KM63 GEN2 DD15AT Engines High Pressure Fuel Feed Lines, Mounting Bracket and P-clip
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 1 complaint
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA (current)
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2020 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