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2008 Freightliner Columbia Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

30 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Freightliner Columbia has 30 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).

30Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Freightliner Columbia recalls

Rear reflective tape may be hidden, reducing visibility to other drivers

Recall 20V214Apr 14, 202063,175 vehicles affected

On certain heavy trucks, the mudflap hanger bracket may partially cover the rear reflective tape.

Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk

Recall 19V370May 14, 2019741 vehicles affected

Some heavy trucks may have an air brake reservoir (tank) that is too small to meet federal brake standards.

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach

Recall 17V810Dec 15, 201724,860 vehicles affected

Certain heavy trucks are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 12V074Feb 28, 2012103,437 vehicles affected

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Recall 11V514Oct 13, 20119,689 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 11V478Sep 16, 201173,500 vehicles affected

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Recall 11V465Sep 8, 20114,444 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 11V330Jun 21, 201148,170 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V146Mar 3, 20112,073 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V341Jul 27, 20105,743 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Other

Recall 10V189May 7, 201030,704 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V112Mar 23, 201016 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V400Oct 8, 200918,067 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 09V391Oct 6, 200910,185 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V366Sep 23, 200925,362 vehicles affected

Steering:Rack And Pinion

Recall 09V357Sep 16, 20098,882 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 09V086Mar 13, 20092 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional:Air

Recall 08V159Apr 9, 2008900 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Disc

Recall 08V029Jan 28, 2008473 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 07V598Dec 28, 2007250 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector

Recall 07V592Dec 21, 2007220 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 07V530Nov 13, 200738,000 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Recall 07V532Nov 13, 20075,000 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 07V403Sep 6, 2007450 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 07V400Sep 5, 2007413 vehicles affected

Steering:Column

Recall 07V357Aug 13, 200742,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Recall 07V335Aug 2, 20074,299 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 07V316Jul 24, 20071,200 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 07V306Jul 18, 200718,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Recall 07V302Jul 16, 200775,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Freightliner Columbia problems

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

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2010-08-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
2008 CAT C15 ACERT ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. WE HAVE 3 OF THESE UNITS IN CLASS 8 TRUCKS ALL HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM ALL HAVE BEEN IN FOR REPAIR MANY TIMES. WHEN THE SYSTEM FAILS THE ENGINE DERATES POWER CAUSING A TRAFFIC PROBLEM DUE TO SLOW MOVING VEHICLE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, SOON AFTER IT DERATES THE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AGAIN A SAFETY ISSUE WITH A STALLED CLASS 8 VEHICLE STOPPED ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. *TR

2008 Freightliner Columbia questions

Does the 2008 Freightliner Columbia have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls for the 2008 Freightliner Columbia: Rear reflective tape may be hidden, reducing visibility to other drivers; Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Steering:Rack And Pinion. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Freightliner Columbia?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.

Other Freightliner Columbia years

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