2021 Freightliner Columbia recalls and problems

The 2021 Freightliner Columbia has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2021 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Steering

Feb 20, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V105000 · 60,604 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

Risk: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2021 vs. other Freightliner Columbia years

2000: 1 complaints20002001: 3 complaints20012002: 2 complaints20022003: 10 complaints20032004: 13 complaints20042005: 38 complaints2005382006: 14 complaints20062007: 11 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082009: 2 complaints20092010: 1 complaints20101

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Freightliner Columbia have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Freightliner Columbia, the latest from Feb 20, 2023 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Freightliner Columbia?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Freightliner Columbia.