Owners have filed 16 complaints
about the 2006 Freightliner Columbia with NHTSA between 2005 and 2014.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 41
Against the median year of the Freightliner Columbia. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
50% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 46
27% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2006 compares with every other Freightliner Columbia
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
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What breaks on a 2006 Freightliner Columbia
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Engine & Cooling
637.5%
Median failure at 49,255 miles
Body & Structure
212.5%
Brakes
212.5%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 386,943 mi
Equipment & Accessories
16.3%
Seat Belts
16.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 8,560 mi
Tires
16.3%
Median failure at 487,125 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
16.3%
Median failure at 500,000 miles
Steering
16.3%
0 crashes, 1 fires
Electrical System
16.3%
Median failure at 827,725 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
218.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
218.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
19.1%
150,000+ miles
654.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2005peak 2Apr 2014
NHTSA investigations into the 2006 Freightliner Columbia
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
On April 23, 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) opened Audit Query (AQ18002) to assess the timeliness and scope of four recalls filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (“DTNA”). NHTSA subsequently expanded AQ18002 to examine the timeliness and scope of three additional DTNA recalls and compliance with early warning reporting and manufacturer communications reporting requirements. NHTSA and DTNA entered into a Consent Order on December 29, 2020, to resolve NHTSA’s assertions that certain recalls within the scope of AQ18002 were untimely, DTNA failed to timely sub...
PE09040Opened 31 Aug 2009Closed 19 Nov 2009STEERING:RACK AND PINION
RACK AND PINION FAILURE
A CONSUMER COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE AGENCY ON AUGUST 22, 2009, BY AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LEASING A 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT IN APRIL OF 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES HE EXPERIENCED A SEAL RUPTURE IN THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY.A NEW SEAL WAS INSTALLED AND AT 56,000 MILES HE FOUND HIS RIGHT STEER TIRE COMPLETELY BALD.THE REPAIR SHOP IDENTIFIED AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE RAPID WEAR OF THE TIRE.ODI HAS IDENTIFIED EWR FIELD REPORTS RELATED TO FAILED RACK AND PINIONS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE REPORTS IDENTIFY EITHER AN...
PE07047Opened 14 Sep 2007Closed 19 Nov 2007TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007, FREIGHTLINER FILED DEFECT REPORT 07V-530 WHICH OUTLINES A SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM TO NOTIFY THE AFFECTED OWNERS AND CORRECT THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
EA07002Opened 30 Jan 2007Closed 12 Jul 2007STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKS
AS A RESULT OF THE ODI INVESTIGATION, FREIGHTLINER HAS AGREED TO RECALL (NUMBER 07V-289) ALL OF THE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH STEERING COLUMNS POTENTIALLY MISSING WELDS.THE RECALL REMEDY WILL INVOLVE INSPECTING THE RECALLED VEHICLES FOR MISSING WELDS AND IF FOUND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN.EARLY WARNING AGGREGATE DATA SUBMITTED TO NHTSA BY FREIGHTLINER SUGGESTED THAT A STEERING PROBLEM (EWR CODE 01) EXISTED FOR THE 2004 AND 2005 CENTURY AND COLUMBIA CLASS VEHICLES.THE COUNT OF FIELD REPORTS SUBMITTED FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2006 WAS HIGHER THAN THE AVERAGE OF THE PREVIOUS 6 QUARTERS FOR THE...
Recalls on the 2006 Freightliner Columbia
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2020158873 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain trucks equipped with "Fleet Engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective tape must be visible on the rear of the truck. Safety Risk: Reflective tape that is covered may make the truck less visible to others and could create an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks of North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized DTNA Service Facility to inspect the reflective tape. It will be moved as necessary to meet the regulations.
Recall 2019237110 units in Canada
Brakes
Issue: Certain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity to ensure the brakes work even with heavy use or when there is a partial loss of the air system. Safety Risk: Reduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facility to modify the truck to ensure it meets Canadian regulations.
Recall 201208011,923 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 or DD16 engine, the support system for the high pressure fuel line (between the fuel pump and the fuel delivery rail) may be damaged during a service repair procedure. Incorrect torque applied to the dampener "P" clip fasteners may damage the fasteners, which could allow the clips to loosen. This could result in a cracked fuel line and a diesel fuel leak. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire. As well, diesel fuel spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel line and install a more robust fuel line support system.
Recall 20114111,412 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles equipped with an MBE4000 (EPA07) engine, the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install an additional external relay to prevent battery connection to the grid heater when the vehicle is not running and when grid heater control signal is absent.
Recall 20113671,457 units in Canada
Steering
On certain trucks equipped with a rack & pinion steering system, the lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. As a result, the vehicle may require additional steering input while driving in a straight line. This could also cause a loss of steering power assist. These issues could ultimately result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the rack and pinion gear assembly. If it passes the inspection, new bellows will be installed and grease added to the bottom pinion bearing. A steering gear that fails the inspection will be replaced.
Recall 20113461,027 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, specific operating conditions (such as tight, successive, highly banked curves in opposite directions), could trigger unintended Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system intervention. As a result, the ESC may unnecessarily apply one of the front brakes in order to correct the perceived oversteer condition. This may cause the vehicle to deviate from the intended path, thereby increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the ESC module.
Recall 201134512,000 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line between the engine-mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a diesel fuel leak. The location of the leak is unlikely to result in a vehicle fire; however, diesel fuel spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery. This could ultimately result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the plastic low-pressure fuel line with a steel version.
Recall 20092705,647 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar C15 engine, the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear against the P-clip retaining the oil line. An oil leak could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Caterpillar dealers will replace the VVA oil line with an updated version.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 8,560 milesImmokalee, FLCrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL COLUMBIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH IN ICY CONDITIONS, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SLACK AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO REACH THE TRAILER BRAKE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND ROLLOVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED 3 BROKEN RIBS AND A CRACKED SHOULDER BLADE. THE TRUCK WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,560. UPDATED 6/10/14
NHTSA complaint #10583077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 273,886 milesAllentown, PAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE SPRING IN THE PARKING BRAKE CHAMBER FAILED, BROKE IN 3 PLACES. THEN PUNCTURED THE DIAPHRAGM CAUSING A MAJOR AIR LEAK, THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS, 3 OUT OF THE FOUR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN, THE CHAMBER THAT THE SPRING WAS NOT BROKEN WAS INSTALLED A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE DROPPED TO 55 LBS, THAT CHAMBER STARTED TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, THE TRUCK WAS OPERATING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, AT 65 MPH, THE DRIVER DID NOT FEEL ONE WHEEL DRAGGING AND OPERATED THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE WHEEL GOT SO HOT THE TIRE BLEW, THE DRIVER HEARD THE TIRE BLOW,AND PULLED OVER, WHEN HE GO OUT OF THE TRUCK, THE SECOND TIRE BLEW, AND THE TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE, THE TRUCK BURNED AN WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #10443850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesJanesville, WI1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I HAVE CARBON MONOXIDE IN MY 2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA WITH A MERCEDES MOTOR. I HAVE BLACK SOOT THAT IS IN MY VENTS ALL THE TIME, I HAVE CONSTANT HEADACHES WHEN IN THE TRUCK AND AM TIRED, ALONG WITH OTHER THINGS.
NHTSA complaint #10276952 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toronto, 001 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
GETTING HEADACHES, BURNING EYES, TIRED ALL THE TIME. SUSPECT EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO CAB THROUGH AIR VENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10178605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,694 milesJudsonia, AR1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
BEEN DRIVING THIS TRUCK NOW ALMOST 3 MONTHS, GETTING BURNING EYES, HEADACHES, TIRED ALL THE TIME,BLOOD PRESSURE GOING UP, JOINT PROBLEMS, VOMITING. PUT FACE UP TO AIR CONDITION VENT MAKES ME DIZZY, EYES BURNING, FUMES COMING THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MEMORY, HAVING PROBLEMS WAKING UP, NEVER HAD THESE PROBLEMS BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10174572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mantua, OHFire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *KB THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING HOSE BROKE CAUSING THE FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER USED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10169098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 8,560 milesImmokalee, FLCrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL COLUMBIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH IN ICY CONDITIONS, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SLACK AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO REACH THE TRAILER BRAKE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND ROLLOVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED 3 BROKEN RIBS AND A CRACKED SHOULDER BLADE. THE TRUCK WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,560. UPDATED 6/10/14
NHTSA complaint #10583077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 487,125 milesCarson City, NV
TIRES
STEER TIRE PEALED APART, 3 MONTHS OLD APPROXIMATELY 5K MILES, ON A 2006 FREIGHTLINER 3 AXLE TRACTOR. THREE OTHER TIRES ON THREE OTHER TRACTORS WITH THE SAME BRAND TIRE ALSO PEALED APART. SHOULD BE RECALLED EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10537529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 827,725 milesHolland, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE POWER WIRE COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR (APPROX. 4 GAUGE WIRE CABLE & ENCASED IN PROTECTIVE SLEEVE), WEARS THRU BY RUBBING ON THE WIRES SUPPORT ASSEMBLY EXPOSING THE WIRE. THE WIRE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LOCATED ON THE TRUCKS UNDERSIDE, THERE ARE (2) TWO INDIVIDUAL WIRE SUPPORTS, BOTH OF THESE ASSEMBLIES ARE RUBBING AT BOTH LOCATIONS EXPOSING THE POWER WIRE IN TWO PLACES. CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10514193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 273,886 milesAllentown, PAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE SPRING IN THE PARKING BRAKE CHAMBER FAILED, BROKE IN 3 PLACES. THEN PUNCTURED THE DIAPHRAGM CAUSING A MAJOR AIR LEAK, THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS, 3 OUT OF THE FOUR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN, THE CHAMBER THAT THE SPRING WAS NOT BROKEN WAS INSTALLED A FEW WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE DROPPED TO 55 LBS, THAT CHAMBER STARTED TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, THE TRUCK WAS OPERATING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, AT 65 MPH, THE DRIVER DID NOT FEEL ONE WHEEL DRAGGING AND OPERATED THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE WHEEL GOT SO HOT THE TIRE BLEW, THE DRIVER HEARD THE TIRE BLOW,AND PULLED OVER, WHEN HE GO OUT OF THE TRUCK, THE SECOND TIRE BLEW, AND THE TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE, THE TRUCK BURNED AN WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #10443850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 500,000 milesFenton, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 COLUMBIA FREIGHTLINER. THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FRACTURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE WITH A METAL FUEL LINE BUT IT ALSO FAILED. THE SEMI WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE SECOND FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500,000 UPDATED 8/18/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THERE WAS A RECALL. HOWEVER, HIS TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED. UPDATED 08/19/10
NHTSA complaint #10336844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 500,000 milesFenton, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 COLUMBIA FREIGHTLINER. THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FRACTURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE WITH A METAL FUEL LINE BUT IT ALSO FAILED. THE SEMI WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE SECOND FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500,000 UPDATED 8/18/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THERE WAS A RECALL. HOWEVER, HIS TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED. UPDATED 08/19/10
NHTSA complaint #10336844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Highland Heights, OH
EQUIPMENT
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA LEFT FRONT MUDFLAP BROKE OFF VEHICLE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0023-90 UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10
NHTSA complaint #10312117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesJanesville, WI1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I HAVE CARBON MONOXIDE IN MY 2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA WITH A MERCEDES MOTOR. I HAVE BLACK SOOT THAT IS IN MY VENTS ALL THE TIME, I HAVE CONSTANT HEADACHES WHEN IN THE TRUCK AND AM TIRED, ALONG WITH OTHER THINGS.
NHTSA complaint #10276952 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,014 milesIndianolia, IA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. PRIOR TO DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN OIL LEAK, COOLANT LEAK, INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK, AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY 15 TIMES FOR ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LEAKS AND OTHER ENGINE WORK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET TWICE, THE ACM SCREW, THE HEAD GASKET FOUR TIMES, THE EGR VALVE, AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 357,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,014.
NHTSA complaint #10235968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Matteson, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA WAS TRAVELING THROUGH TOLL PLAZA. CONSUMER'S RIGHT REAR TRAILER DOOR CAME UNSECURED AND STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE TOLL BOOTH. *NJ THE DRIVER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR PRIOR TO APPROACHING THE TOLL BOOTH. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0391-90 UPDATED 04/15/10 *BF UPDATED 06/09/10.
NHTSA complaint #10231791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Matteson, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA WAS TRAVELING THROUGH TOLL PLAZA. CONSUMER'S RIGHT REAR TRAILER DOOR CAME UNSECURED AND STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE TOLL BOOTH. *NJ THE DRIVER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR PRIOR TO APPROACHING THE TOLL BOOTH. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0391-90 UPDATED 04/15/10 *BF UPDATED 06/09/10.
NHTSA complaint #10231791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toronto, 001 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
GETTING HEADACHES, BURNING EYES, TIRED ALL THE TIME. SUSPECT EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO CAB THROUGH AIR VENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10178605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,255 milesAllentown, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
I AM A COMPANY DRIVER, GOT IN THIS TRUCK IN FEB OF 2006, CAN SMELL FUMES COMING INTO CAB, AIR COND VENTS, HAVING HEADACHES, EYES BURNING, WENT TO DOCTOR IN JUNE OF 2006, HE SAID MY BLOOD PRESSURE WAS 200/110. NEVER HAVE HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE. DON'T SMOKE OR DRINK. WHEN I GET OUT OF TRUCK FOR A FEW DAYS START TO FEEL BETTER, BUT WHEN I GET BACK IN, THE SAME THING ALL OVER AGAIN. I AM NOW SPITTING UP A LITTLE BIT OF FLEM. WHY ARE THE FUMES COMING INTO MY CAB, THRU THE AIR COND VENTS, HAVE TALKED TO OTHER DRIVERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. WHY AREN'T DRIVERS TOLD ABOUT THIS? THIS IS DANGEROUS.
NHTSA complaint #10177205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,694 milesJudsonia, AR1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
BEEN DRIVING THIS TRUCK NOW ALMOST 3 MONTHS, GETTING BURNING EYES, HEADACHES, TIRED ALL THE TIME,BLOOD PRESSURE GOING UP, JOINT PROBLEMS, VOMITING. PUT FACE UP TO AIR CONDITION VENT MAKES ME DIZZY, EYES BURNING, FUMES COMING THROUGH THE AIR CONDITION VENTS. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MEMORY, HAVING PROBLEMS WAKING UP, NEVER HAD THESE PROBLEMS BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10174572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mantua, OHFire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. *KB THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING HOSE BROKE CAUSING THE FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER USED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10169098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,500 milesMonroeville, OH1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
MY COMPANY HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF 3 OF 10 NEW 2006 COLUMBIA FREIGHTLINER TRACTORS WITH 70 INCH SLEEPERS. ALL ARE EQUIPPED WITH MBE 4000 ENGINES WITH EGR. ALL 3 THE DRIVERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CAB AT VARIOUS TIMES. ONE DRIVER STARTED HIS TRUCK AND WENT INSIDE THE OFFICE TO DO SOME PAPERWORK HE RETURNED APPROX 20 MINS LATER CLIMBED INTO HIS TRUCK AND HE NOTICED A SLIGHT SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE CAB. HE TURNED ON HIS HEATER AND WAS OVERCOME WITH EXHAUST FUMES THAT LEAD TO HIS EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT FOR CO POISONING. THIS HAPPENED ON 12/27/2005 THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE, NO WIND APPROX 33 DEGREES. IN A OPEN PARKING LOT WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY.
NHTSA complaint #10146240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.