2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbia Recalls

Recalls Found

All Recalls

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."

NHTSA 20V214000

Report Date

14/04/2020

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Consequence: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

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.

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.

NHTSA 18V525000

Report Date

09/08/2018

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Consequence: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbia have?

The 2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbia currently has 2 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbia recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbia vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbia has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.