Freightliner Columbia 2013

Model Columbia made in 2013 by Freightliner got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and suspension.

Model 2013

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V074000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10343704/27/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/28/201202/28/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryA 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.
Corrective SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
12V266000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/18/2012 to 05/11/2012V (Vehicle)21708/10/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/12/201206/12/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner custom chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle-brand front axle knuckles. the front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure.
Consequence SummaryIf the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 10, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-629.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
FSB-42-6705/01/201210044781Freightliner: on some trucks, whenever brakes are applied, the truck would experience severe shimmy or shaking. models fld conventional, century class conventional, argosy coe, columbia, coronado, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd/114s07/27/2012
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
FSB-46-5306/01/201210044665Freightliner: there are inconsistencies relating to the steering rack and pinion gears, pitting caused by corrosion, power steering fluid leakage, and inner tie rod looseness leading to poor gear performance, leading to inspection procedu07/18/2012

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