2000 Freightliner Columbia Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Freightliner Columbia has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (1 report).

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Columbia?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Freightliner Columbia recalls

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 03V227Jun 17, 20032,000 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Hub

Recall 03V112Mar 21, 20035,716 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Recall 00V232002Aug 7, 200035,405 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Freightliner Columbia problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts1

What owners report

2006-06-01, Seat Belts
IT HAPPEN IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN. ON HIGHWAY LOOP 465 NORTH BOUND WHEN MY CO-DRIVER REAR ENDED A SEMI-TRUCK, WE WERE DRIVING A FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA TRUCK SEMI. I WAS IN THE BACK IN THE SLEEPER BUNK SLEEPING AND FACING THE WALL AND I WAS WEARING A STRAP DOWN BY THE SEAT BELT,LOOKS MORE LIKE A SAFETY NET AND IT ONLY COVERS FROM THE CHEST TO MID-WAY OF MY KNEES AND DOESN'T COVER THE HEAD, THAT'S WHERE I RECEIVED ALL OF MY INJURIES. I HIT MY HEAD ON THE COUNTER TWICE THE TIME WAS WHEN THE DRIVER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES I ROLLED OVER HITTING THE COUNTER, SECOND WHEN HE REAR ENDED THE SEMI AND I REALLY TRIED TO BRACE MYSELF TO PREVENT HITTING THE COUNTER I WAS NOT VERY SUCCESSFUL,CAUSE WHEN HE REAR

2000 Freightliner Columbia questions

Does the 2000 Freightliner Columbia have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2000 Freightliner Columbia: Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly; Suspension:Front:Hub; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner Columbia?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Freightliner Columbia has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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