2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
The 2017 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. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Emission Recall — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Emission Recall D18R5 GHG17 DD Platform Model Years 2016-2018 Software Reprogramming For California Onboard Diagnostics
17TS9 — POWER TRAIN
DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt and Belt Tensioner
704-15 — EQUIPMENT
704-15 SPN 4364 (ACM)(EPA10)
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA (current)
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2020 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 0 complaints
- 2021 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