2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical components, stability control, engine fuel lines, brake calipers, exterior lighting, and fire extinguisher equipment based on recall data.
There are six recalls affecting various systems on the 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA. These recalls address potential safety hazards involving electrical shorts, stability control software, fuel line leaks, brake caliper installation, visibility defects, and fire extinguisher malfunctions.
Recalls- Electrical system cables. NHTSA Recall 11V330000 affects 48,170 vehicles. A bolt securing a rubber isolator may loosen and contact an un-fused starter cable, causing a short circuit that could result in a fire. Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator free of charge.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Recall 11V465000 covers 4,444 vehicles. The ESC system may apply front wheel brakes incorrectly due to miscalculated slip angles, increasing crash risk if the driver reacts slowly. Dealers will update ESC software at no cost.
- Engine fuel line support. Recall 12V074000 involves 103,437 vehicles. Improper assembly torque can cause fuel line supports to loosen or crack, resulting in fuel leaks that pose fire and crash hazards. Repair includes replacing the fuel line support system free of charge.
- Rear brake calipers. Recall 16V206000 affects 702 vehicles. Incorrect installation may cause calipers to contact suspension springs, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reposition calipers as necessary at no charge.
- Exterior rear lighting. Recall 20V214000 impacts 63,175 vehicles. Mudflap hanger brackets can partially cover reflective tape, decreasing vehicle visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reposition the tape to ensure full visibility.
- Fire extinguisher equipment. Recall 17V810000 includes 24,860 vehicles. Certain Kidde extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to operate, with some nozzles potentially detaching, posing injury and fire risk. Owners will receive replacement instructions free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls on the 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney specializing in lemon law could provide guidance on next steps.
2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
244788
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
63175 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
24860 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
702 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Risk: Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
103437 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DAIMLER 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.
Risk: A 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.
2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
4444 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Risk: IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA
48170 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, POTENTIALLY CONTACTING AN UN-FUSED STARTER CABLE AND CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN AN UN-FUSED BATTERY CABLE AND CHASSIS GROUND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.