Freightliner Columbia 2004
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2004 FREIGHTLINER Columbia, manufacturered by Daimler Truck North America Llc.
The vehicle is described as a 4x2 Truck-tractor (Cab only, or with any number of trailing unit; any weight).
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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FREIGHTLINER | 3AK 3AL | Diesel |
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Where is the 2004 FREIGHTLINER Columbia produced?
- The 2004 FREIGHTLINER Columbia is produced in Cleveland North Carolina, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER Columbia?
- There are 20 recall(s) for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER Columbia, additional information is below.
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What is the GVWR of a 2004 FREIGHTLINER Columbia?
- The 2004 FREIGHTLINER Columbia has a GVWR of Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) lbs.
Recall 137939 [USA]: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 66242 [USA]: This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recall 66921 [USA]: An oil leak may result in a fire.
Recall 89072 [USA]: These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Recall 55338 [USA]: The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Recall 36119 [USA]: If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Recall 56588 [USA]: This taper may cause cracking or fractures of the front hub. this could cause a crash without prior warning.
Recall 41633 [USA]: A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
Recall 33567 [USA]: This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Recall 42786 [USA]: If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 2019237 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 2011345 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 2009270 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 2007231 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 2006009 [Canada]: Steering
Recall 2006034 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 2006084 [Canada]: Suspension
Recall 2005266 [Canada]: Steering
Recall 2004058 [Canada]: Powertrain
Recall 2004428 [Canada]: Powertrain
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- TechTalk8141 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tech talk discussion on hard cold start.
- 04TS-43REV4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Revised technical service letter for series 60 and series 50 camshaft timing specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and jake brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to o
- SB35-036 - POWER TRAIN: Revised freightliner service bulletin for axle flange gasket replaced with o-ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler trucks north america has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber o-ring (part
- SB54-278 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Updated freightliner service bulletin for powernet troubleshooting guide - batteries, path, alternator, and starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the bct-460dtna powernet assessment tool. Wh
- SB35-036 - POWER TRAIN: Freightliner service bulletin for axle flange gasket replaced with o-ring. Daimler trucks north america has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber o-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-1441
- 20TS-01 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service letter for ddc series 60 engines concerning series 60 cylinder head resurfacing/finish. Detroit diesel does not recommend third party resurfacing of series 60 cylinder heads (outside of detroit and detroit reman).
- SID 146 07 0903- - EQUIPMENT: Service information bulletin
- sb0036 - EQUIPMENT: Operating hours for the customer assistance center
- sb0935 - ENGINE (PWS): SB0935 replacing the engine air filter element, donaldson air cleaner (03-33648-001-002)
- sb2061 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2061 replacement shunt tube, epa07 caterpillar c13 and c15 engines
- sb2059 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2059 replacing push-to-connect air line fittings with brass compression fittings
- sb2058 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: SB2058 early epa07 qld radiator replacement
- sb2057 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: SB2057 new surge tank design
- sb2056 - POWER TRAIN: SB2056 transmission oil line removal and installation
- sb2055 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: SB2055 columbia surge tank shunt tube support bracket breaking
- sb2045 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: SB2045 new surge tank cap
- sb4267 - BRAKES (PWS): Sb4267 brake shimmy - meritor steelite x30 brake drum with excessive runout
- sb3133 - EQUIPMENT: SB3133 step clamps are not reusable
- 15-010 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 15-010-dlr transmission cooler line photos
- 14-028 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-028 remy extended coverage direct file
- 14-027 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-027 detroit's new consolidated labor operations (clos
- sb4268 - BRAKES (PWS): Sb4268 brake s-cam tube lubrication interval change
- 13wo3re - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 13wo3rev2_final actual labor hours on detroit claims
- 811-14 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: 811-14 fmi 7: internal error with the dt12 shift stalk lever
- 807-14 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 807-14 fmi 8 scr inlet temperature signal spike
- 18SP703 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 18sp703 18sp703 - ghg14 km63 gen2 low pressure fuel pump-two-filter fuel system ki
- SB42-68 - BRAKES (PWS): Freightliner: brake s-cam tube lubrication interval change. To ensure optimum service life and trouble-free operation, the recommended maintenance interval for lubricating meritor s-cam brake tubes on century class, columbia, cascadia and c
- SB-46-47 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Freightliner truck: inner tie rod inspection and repair, rack and pinion gear. Increased length of the driver side inner tie rod (if the inner tie rod unthreads from the rack) may cause abnormal steer tire wear due to high toe in or an in
- SB-54-247 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Freightliner truck: intermittent electrical issues. Intermittent electrical issues have been reported on century class and columbia trucks. Issues with engine performance, automated transmission shifting, and chassis lighting. If issues
- FSC-411A - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Freightliner service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Freightliner columbia front air brake hoses-air products inc. Only. On certain trucks, an elbow fitting connecting the brake air line hose to the front brake cha
- TSB-54-237 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL: Freightliner: a new bulb socket is available for turn/park lights that is metalized to withstand high heat without out gassing. Model years unknown. Models columbia, business class m2 and cascadia. *pe updated on 6/14/201
- 355 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY: Arvinmeritor rear drive axle lock screws. *kb
- 8833 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Bug screen reinforcement on century class conventional and the columbia. The clips on the bug reinforcement may cause abrasions to the screen material. Freightliner. *kb
- 338 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Icu4/4m lightbar low voltage indicators and lamps. *kb
Steering column weld cracks investigation # PE06033
Early warning aggregate data submitted to nhtsa by freightliner suggests that a steering (ewr code 01) problem exists for the 2004 and 2005 century and columbia class vehicles.The count of field reports submitted for the first quarter of 2006 was significantly higher than the average of the previous 6 quarters for the aggregate steering data.Further review of the ewr data foundfield reports that described steering column failures as a result of welds cracking or breaking.Information received from freightliner details a number of steering columnfailures on the subject vehicles.These failures were the result of missing and cracked welds on the steering column assembly.An engineering analysis (ea) is warranted to determine if the weld failures in the steering column create a situation where the vehicle becomes difficult to steer or startles the driver presenting a safety risk.
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Body Cab Type | MDHD: Conventional |
Body Class | Truck-Tractor |
Brake System Type | Air |
DisplacementCC | 12000 |
DisplacementCI | 732.2849291367 |
DisplacementL | 12 |
Drive Type | 4x2 |
Engine Configuration | In-Line |
Engine Cylinders | 6 |
Engine Model | Cat C12 |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Fuel Type Primary | Diesel |
GVWR | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) |
Make | FREIGHTLINER |
MakeID | 450 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC |
Manufacturer Id | 1024 |
Model | Columbia |
ModelID | 2482 |
Model Year | 2004 |
NCSA Body Type | Truck-tractor (Cab only, or with any number of trailing unit; any weight) |
NCSA Make | Freightliner |
NCSA Model | Medium/Heavy - CBE |
Plant City | CLEVELAND |
Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
Plant State | NORTH CAROLINA |
Series | 120 |
VIN | 1FUBA5AS24LM41337 |
Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
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Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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Crash | Fire | N | 1 Injured | 1 Dead | 20080206 |
Personal friend/truck driver was driving 2004 freightliner columbia with mercedes engine on interstate highway. Other motorist saw him driving erratically, and called police. Dash camera records him weaving in the road and finally veering into oncoming lane, crashing into concrete barrier. Impact with the wall causes fuel tank to separate from cab, causing small fire which did not burn driver or cab. Driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsy revealed significantly high level of co in blood (61-65 %), but no heart attack or stroke or any other natural cause. Death is ruled accidental. Fortunately, there were no other serious injuries, but many others could have been killed. There is apparently a problem with the exhaust system on this vehicle, and others will die unless this problem is corrected. *tr
No | Fire | N | None | None | 20070722 |
2004 freightliner columbia caught fire under the hood. *kb according to the report, the fire started due to a possible short in the wring. Ohio traffic crash report *jb
No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20061030 |
I have a freightliner columbia with a mbe 4000 mercedes engine. This is the second time i had to put the truck in a shop for an exhaust leak. This time the exhaust manifold was leaking fumes into the cab and made me sick with carbon monoxide. Took truck to penn detroit diesel in york haven,pa. They found that the exhaust manifold was off on port #1 and #2 by 1/16 inch there by allowing exhaust fumes to escape and enter the cab through the fresh air vent that is under the hood of the truck. They checked for exhaust leaks after the work was done and said it was fixed. I then hooked up to my trailer and did my walk around and smelled a strong odor of exhaust coming from the front of the truck. I when back in and reported this and they said that it was the oil burning off the manifold. I am still getting co in the truck. Will this end when i die or kill someone else??Any help on this matter would be grateful!!!! *nm
No | No | N | None | None | 20061004 |
Have freightliner columbia with an mbe 4000 mercedes. Had flex pipe that was cracked letting in co fumes. Had this replaced but am still getting low levels of carbon monoxide in truck. It seams to be coming in through the air conditioning and heater vents. Jfb. *nm
No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20060610 |
Suspect carbon monoxide entering through vents making me ill having headaches ,eye infections and chest pains shortness of breath, fatigue blurred vision. Checked levels of carbon monoxide up to 31, coming through air vents. *jb
No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20060609 |
Having health issues, headaches, blurred vision, infection in eye, fatigue, hard breathing, chest pains, did test for carbon monoxide levels of 31,j ust sitting, no other vehicles around while testing. Been ill for a long time. Can taste the fumes coming in. These fumes coming through the air condition vents. Mercedes engine. *jb
No | No | N | 2 Injured | None | 20051103 |
Carbon monoxide leakage into cab from heater/air conditioning system on freightliner columbia trucks with detroit egr (epa compliant) engines about 2003 and newer. Carbon monoxide resulted in elevated blood pressure, nausea, flu like symptoms, headaches, tiredness, etc.. Truck has been worked on 5 times for this problem, numerous parts have been replaced. Has not corrected the problem, or only for a short while. Problem exists in several areas and is not readily apparent when doing in shop testing, repair and replacement. Some problems are related to freightliner and some to detroit diesel. Have been advised is not uncommon. *jb
No | No | N | None | None | 20050807 |
Clutch was hard to release, check and found clutch was coming apart. Replace clutch,everything works fine now. *nm
No | No | N | None | None | 20050707 |
Clutch explode going down the highway and locked truck in gear and fragments went thought the bell housing. Could have hit other autos on hghway or could have sent fragment into cab of truck and injured or killed driver.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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1FUJA6CV74LM92664 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUBA5AS24LM41337 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6AV14LM28784 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CV24LM49396 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CKX4LM74875 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CKX4LM13445 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK84PN31437 | 2004 | Columbia | PORTLAND OREGON, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK44LN13542 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CKX4DN24572 | 2004 | Columbia | SANTIAGO , MEXICO |
1FUJA6CK94LM93790 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK24LN29335 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CG94LM10807 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK64LM16617 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CV24LM30010 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK14LN06113 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CV44LN06830 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CV64LL96878 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK54LM44229 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUBA5CG84LN23114 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK44LM80526 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK84LN59696 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CV84LL98034 | 2004 | Columbia | CLEVELAND NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CV34PM39503 | 2004 | Columbia | PORTLAND OREGON, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FUJA6CK94PM27331 | 2004 | Columbia | PORTLAND OREGON, UNITED STATES (USA) |