2010 Freightliner Columbia: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2010 Freightliner Columbia. The newest campaign is 20V214000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Apr 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting. NHTSA has 1 complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
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Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V214000, in the NHTSA record
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.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
18 campaigns, newest first. 370,647 units in total.
- 20V214000Exterior Lighting
- 17V810000Equipment
- 16V206000Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
- 12V074000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
- 11V514000Steering / Rack and Pinion
- 11V465000Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- 11V330000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- 11V287000Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- 11V146000Engine and Engine Cooling
- 10V341000Engine and Engine Cooling
- 10V339000Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- 10V189000Fuel System, Other
- 10V112000Engine and Engine Cooling
- 09V400000Engine and Engine Cooling
- 09V391000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 09V366000Engine and Engine Cooling
- 09V357000Steering / Rack and Pinion
- 09V220000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
20V214000Received . 63,175 units.
Exterior Lighting
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL848. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
17V810000Received . 24,860 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-759. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16V206000Received . 702 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 campaign is FL-705.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-705. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12V074000Received . 103,437 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 12C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V514000Received . 9,689 units.
Steering / Rack and Pinion
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. A damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. An interim letter was mailed in december 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-614. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V465000Received . 4,444 units.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESC module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. The date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability. The safety recall began on march 28, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-612. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V330000Received . 48,170 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-609. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V287000Received . 268 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009, through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. The crack may result in a diesel fuel leak.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (see recall campaign 10v-339). The safety recall began on may 18, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V146000Received . 2,073 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. Another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. Dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. Repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. Owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
10V341000Received . 5,743 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
10V339000Received . 13,410 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009 through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. Over time the barrel of the bosch high pressure fuel pump element used on specific dd13/dd15 engines may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion resulting in a diesel fuel leak.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway potentially resulting in a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 28, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
10V189000Received . 30,704 units.
Fuel System, Other
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 freightliner columbia, cascadia, coronado, century, m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 vehicles equipped with dd 13 and dd15/dd16 engines and manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 5, 2010. Should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The low pressure fuel flange will be replaced with a more robust component. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-578. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
10V112000Received . 16 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-575. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09V400000Received . 18,067 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. The safety recall began on november 4, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09V391000Received . 10,185 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 09C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09V366000Received . 25,362 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An oil leak may result in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-558.
09V357000Received . 8,882 units.
Steering / Rack and Pinion
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on february 5, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-557. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09V220000Received . 1,460 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. The safety recall began on august 12, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-553. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
1 complaint, 1 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.
| Component | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 |
- Complaints that report a crash
- 0
- Complaints that report a fire
- 0
- Injuries in the complaints
- 0
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 6 Mar 2010
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQ18002 | Audit query | Daimler Trucks North America Recalls | Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch | 23 Apr 2018 | 11 Jul 2024 | |
| PE09040 | Preliminary evaluation | RACK AND PINION FAILURE | Steering / Rack and Pinion | 31 Aug 2009 | 19 Nov 2009 | 09V357000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2010 Freightliner ColumbiaThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2010 Freightliner Columbia: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/columbia/2010/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2010 Freightliner Columbia?
- 370,647 units in 18 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Columbia have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 63 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Columbia, model years 1997 to 2021. 18 of them name the 2010 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2010 Freightliner Columbia name most often?
- Visibility: 1 of 1 component mention.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2010 Freightliner Columbia open?
- No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.