Freightliner Columbia recalls

63 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Freightliner Columbia, across model years 1997–2021. The latest was received on February 20, 2023.

Freightliner Columbia recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Freightliner Columbia of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All Freightliner Columbia recall campaigns

Showing the 60 most recent of 63 campaigns; pick a model year above for the rest.

Freightliner Columbia recalls by component

  • Steering 10
  • Engine and cooling 9
  • Brakes 9
  • Fuel system 8
  • Suspension 6
  • Power train 5
  • Wheels 2
  • Trailer hitch 2
  • Seat belts 2
  • Parking brake 2
  • Equipment 2
  • Electrical system 2
  • Visibility 1
  • Stability and traction control 1
  • Seats 1
  • Lighting 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other Freightliner models

Common questions

Does the Freightliner Columbia have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 63 safety recall campaigns for the Freightliner Columbia, covering model years 1997–2021. Most involve steering, engine and cooling and brakes.

Which Freightliner Columbia model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2008 Freightliner Columbia has the most campaigns, with 30. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my Freightliner Columbia is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.