The worst 2018 Freightliner Columbia problems
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Recalls 2
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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 covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- 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 number for this recall is FL848.
Recall number 20V214000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 vehicles. During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.
Recall number 18V525000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Freightliner Columbia 170
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CX Advocate for TufTrac M12 Bolts (TSB-32-057-FTL)
- Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
- Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown
- Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown
- Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures
- Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps
- Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures
- Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
- Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
- Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces
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Is the 2018 Freightliner Columbia reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Freightliner Columbia.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Freightliner Columbia?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2018 Freightliner Columbia have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and service brakes, air.
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