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1FUJA6CY03LL75541
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
FREIGHTLINER
Vehicle Model
Columbia
Vehicle Series
120
Additional Information
Error Code
1
Error Text
1 - Check Digit (9th position) does not calculate properly
Vehicle Descriptor
1FUJA6CY*3L
Manufacturer Name
DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
Model Year
2003
Plant City
CLEVELAND
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
NORTH CAROLINA
Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional
Drive Type
6x4
Brake System Type
Air
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
8900.0
Displacement (CI)
543.11132244311
Displacement (L)
8.9
Engine Stroke Cycles
4
Engine Model
Cummins ISL
Fuel Type - Primary
Diesel
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine Brake (hp) From
310
Engine Brake (hp) To
425
Engine Manufacturer
Cummins
VIN Breakdown
1FU
World Manufacturer Identifier
JA6CY
Vehicle Descriptor Section
0
Check Digit
3LL75541
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (5 Found)
Total Recalls
5
Vehicle
2003 FREIGHTLINER Columbia
Source
NHTSA Database
SEATS
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SEATS BUILT BY GRA-MAG, THE SEAT PIVOT BOLTS CAN LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY FRACTURE OR DISLODGE, CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO FAIL TO PROVIDE FULL SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S BACK.
Consequence:
A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS DURING USE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Campaign: 05V001000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES, THE PLASTIC PUSH-TO-CONNECT AIR LINE FITTING CARTRIDGE COULD BE IMPROPERLY WELDED INTO THE NYLON JUNCTION BLOCK HOUSING ALLOWING AN AIR LINE TO BECOME DISCONNECTED.
Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE CONTROL, LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKE CONTROL, OR THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY APPLYING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CAB AIR MANIFOLD. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND D
Campaign: 03V500000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.
Consequence:
IF SHIFT LEVER DETACHMENT OCCURS, THA ABILITY RO ACCELERATE OT MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-SECURE THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION USING THREADLOCK AND RE-TORQUING THE FASTENING BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-
Campaign: 04V205000
Owner Complaints (10)
Total Complaints
10
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
3
TIRES
"2005 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 AND 2 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE, WHEN UNIT 1 RIGHT SIDE TRAILER TIRE BLEW CAUSING TIRE DEBRIS TO STRIKE UNIT 2. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-0163-89)*JB"
ODI #10404851
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO CAB, CAUSING DIZZINESS, BURNING EYES, AND STUFFY AND BURNING SENSATION IN NOSE AND ON SKIN. I HAVE HAD ALL EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND GASKETS REPLACED AND I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. I FINALLY WENT TO THE INTERNET TO SEE IF THERE W..."
ODI #10226335
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