2005 Freightliner Columbia
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Recalls
14 recalls name the 2005 Freightliner Columbia. Newest first.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic XL trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. the lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. a failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. a damage spool…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. if corrosion IS found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. if no corrosion IS found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. an interim letter was mailed in december 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks IS working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. a fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
Remedy
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. the recall began on july 9, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod in the ball socket or damage the threaded tie rod socket attachment to the steering rack on the driver side. the threaded end of the ball socket…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will change the front axle steering stops to prevent interference in the tie rod ball socket assembly and steering components will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2008, and will be mailed in phases through december 31, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering, the tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. the threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for installation of the steering arms. steering components will be replaced on trucks that have incorrectly installed tie rod arms. the recall began on may 1, 2008. owner may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake control valves. the parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. pieces of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. during the steering column manufacturing process two welds may have been missing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Columns with two welds missing may fatigue and fracture and allow the steering wheel to progressively be moved out of its normal position which may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. if this condition IS ignored, a crash may occur.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and inspect and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the protective cover IS missing or not positioned correctly, any water intrusion from an open window or windshield leak may seep through the upper dash cover seam and drip onto the pdm. water on the pdm circuits may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire that could cause personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new cover free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Certain 2005 thomas built FS-65 and C-2 school buses and 2005 freightliner argosy, columbia, century st, and M2 business class trucks manufactured between june 4 and july 8, 2005. the spindles in the rear axle housing were overheated during the heat treatment process. incorrectly heat treated spindles could result in a fracture of the spindle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrectly heat treated spindles could fracture, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify its customers and inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles and replace the axle housing if necessary. the recall IS expected to begin on january 23, 2006. owners may contact freightliner
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. this allows cracks to develop over time.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on october 21, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner complaints
38 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2005 freightliner columbia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop when the brake was applied. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle. The mehcanic stated that the brake valve failed and was allowing air to escape. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 106,222.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Fuel system, gasoline · Suspension
Low pressure, erg valve, leakage, and the lost of power that the trunk cant be controlled. *tr
- Tires
1990 freightliner columbia, unit 1 was traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike in the right lane when the right tire of the trailer suddenly came off the rim of the trailer. unit 1 came to final rest on the north side of the road. *bf the driver stated ever since the company switched to super…
1990 freightliner columbia, unit 1 was traveling westbound on the ohio turnpike in the right lane when the right tire of the trailer suddenly came off the rim of the trailer. unit 1 came to final rest on the north side of the road. *bf the driver stated ever since the company switched to super single tires, everyone had been experiencing some type of tire failure. The rim was damaged. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0336-90)*jb updated 8/30/11 *cn the consumer stated the tire blow out occurred on the tractor, not the trailer.
- Electrical system
2005 freightliner columbia, unit 1 noticed smoke from his trailer as he pulled away from the booth at exit 142. unit 1 pulled to the berm on the on the ramp and found the trailer was on fire. the tractor was disconnected from the trailer and pulled ahead . *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0264-90)
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
2005 freightliner columbia , suffered a mechanical failure with left rear drive axle dual assembly. *Bf the assembly detached from the semi and crossed into the eastbound lanes. The bolts holding the tire on had completely sheared off. (Oho traffic crash report # 10-0316-89) *jb updated 09/13/10*bf
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
2005 freightliner columbia was stopping for a toll booth when both rear right wheels detached from the second rear axle. One tire broke the window of the toll building. *kb the lug nuts broke off on the right side second to the rear axle. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0752-91.
- Electrical system
2005 freightliner columbia caught fire in the dashboard due to an electrical defect. *kb (ohiio traffic crash report)*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
While driving eyes start to burn, started getting tired after 4 hours, fumes coming from air condition vents, while air condition was on, also film on windows. I don't smoke. suspect exhaust fumes. Also with cotton swab could pick up soot deposits on air vents. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
I took possession of the vehicle in january 06 and have had the vehicle in the shop 4 times for aprrox 2 weeks each time for an exhaust leak in the cab of the vehicle and in the sleeping area the manufacturer of the vehicle stated that there were several vehicles with the same problem but did not…
I took possession of the vehicle in january 06 and have had the vehicle in the shop 4 times for aprrox 2 weeks each time for an exhaust leak in the cab of the vehicle and in the sleeping area the manufacturer of the vehicle stated that there were several vehicles with the same problem but did not have a 100% fix for it and the parts they were trying were almost impossible to get.. On may 25 2006 the problem had got to a point that it put me in the er with carbon monoxide poisoning. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle, the contact's eyes and lungs burned. the vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times and it was determined the exhaust gas was leaking. the exhaust gasket and manifold bolts were replaced, but this has not corrected the problem. updated 5/16/2006 - *nm
- Wheels › Hub
Regarding o.d.i. #10136263 I have followed the recall freightliner fl451 recall#05v285000. I had a wheel off separation due to this hub!! Failure. I was injured so badly, that I cannot get insurance at all. I have talk and showed this hub to some well known people about this. The theory of the…
Regarding o.d.i. #10136263 I have followed the recall freightliner fl451 recall#05v285000. I had a wheel off separation due to this hub!! Failure. I was injured so badly, that I cannot get insurance at all. I have talk and showed this hub to some well known people about this. The theory of the brake drum causing the problem IS very! Hard to believe. The truturn drum IS conmets. I have X30 arvin meritor. Why did they terminate the hub! The hub weights IS only less than 2LB. Lighter. When my truck was worked on they refussed to cover it under warrenty. I have replaced both hubs at my exspense because, I could not put something that dangerous out there after knowing what I know. Conmet told freightliner about the problem in november 2004. So they were aware of the problem, yet still did nothing, they had my truck about 16 days, and did nothing it took over 2 months before anyone tried to contact me I hired a lawer. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Dt: 2005 freightliner columbia. the front hub broke, the casting came completely apart. the new hub IS a different style than the original. the consumer broke a bone in his neck, and has two bad discs in both shoulders. there was no wreck when this happened. the consumer was able to control…
Dt: 2005 freightliner columbia. the front hub broke, the casting came completely apart. the new hub IS a different style than the original. the consumer broke a bone in his neck, and has two bad discs in both shoulders. there was no wreck when this happened. the consumer was able to control the vehicle. he was driving between 50-55 mph when this happened on july 19, 2005. he could not get an answer from freightliner why this happened. the consumer wanted to know why there was a different hub, and if he should replace the other one as well. the doctor has yet to release him for work. the consumer stated the front axle, brake drum, wheel, tire, the ABS valve, and i-beam needed to be replaced as a result of this.*ak updated
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch making noise and hard to get into gear, replaced clutch. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch making noise and hard to get to release, replace clutch. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch would not release, had towed to shop replace clutch. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch making noise and hard to get truck in gear, replaced clutch. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch was making noise,and hard to get into gear , replace clutch. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Had truck towed to shop,truck will not go into gear, check found the clutch had came apart, replace clutch. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch making noise and hard to get into gear. Had clutch replaced , knowing what happens next we did not wait, know clutch IS going to come apart. truck works great now. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Transmission would not shift at times, has auto shift top housing, check and found clutch would not release at times, replace clutch . Works fine now. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clucth would not release and making noise, replace clutch. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clucth would not release sometimes, check and found clutch coming apart. Replace clutch. *nm
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch hard to release,checked it out starting to come apart just like the rest of auto shifts, replace clutch work fine now. *Jb
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch would not release, checked and found disc coming apart this IS a standard transmission with auto shift top housing. *Jb
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch would not release, replace clutch. *nm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
On April 23, 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) opened Audit Query (AQ18002) to assess the timeliness and scope of four recalls filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (“DTNA”). NHTSA subsequently expanded AQ18002 to examine the timeliness and scope of three additional DTNA recalls and…
On April 23, 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) opened Audit Query (AQ18002) to assess the timeliness and scope of four recalls filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (“DTNA”). NHTSA subsequently expanded AQ18002 to examine the timeliness and scope of three additional DTNA recalls and compliance with early warning reporting and manufacturer communications reporting requirements. NHTSA and DTNA entered into a Consent Order on December 29, 2020, to resolve NHTSA’s assertions that certain recalls within the scope of AQ18002 were untimely, DTNA failed to timely submit certain manufacturer communications to NHTSA, and DTNA failed to submit field reports to NHTSA as required. As part of the Consent Order, DTNA agreed to a total civil penalty of thirty million dollars ($30,000,000), of which ten million dollars ($10,000,000) was paid on January 12, 2021. Also, of that total civil penalty, DTNA agreed to spend five million dollars ($5,000,000) on the specific performance obligations to develop advanced data analytics capabilities to enhance its ability to detect and study emerging safety-related defect trends on its vehicles (“Safety Data Analytics infrastructure”) and an advanced data analytics and reporting platform that integrates data on emerging safety-related defect trends on its vehicles and recall lessons learned (“Safety Communications Platform”). The Consent Order also held fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) of the civil penalty in abeyance pending DTNA’s satisfactory completion of the requirements of the Consent Order, and its compliance with the Safety Act, and regulations thereunder. NHTSA and DTNA agreed to a two-year term for the Consent Order—with an option for NHTSA to extend the Consent Order for an additional year, if warranted. In the Consent Order, DTNA agreed to numerous performance obligations, including monthly meetings with NHTSA to discuss potential safety issues, recent manufacturer communications, and recall decision-making, among other things; quarterly meetings with NHTSA to discuss DTNA’s progress on the performance obligations under the Consent Order, including the Safety Data Analytics infrastructure and Safety Communications Platform, and any issues related to compliance with the Consent Order, Safety Act, or regulations; development of written procedures and employee training materials to help DTNA comply with its legal obligations to timely identify and report safety defects and noncompliances, submit complete and accurate recall filings, and timely submit manufacturer communications and field reports to NHTSA; and identifying and reporting previously unreported manufacturer communications and field reports. Also, via the Consent Order, DTNA acknowledged that the failure or inability to identify a specific root cause, develop an adequate remedy or repair, or confirm the affected population of vehicles are not bases for delaying filing a recall with NHTSA. On December 22, 2022, NHTSA extended the Consent Order for a term of one year due to concerns about DTNA’s compliance with its recall-related obligations. Specifically, NHTSA expressed concerns about the completeness of DTNA’s recall reports and issues identified with owner notification letters during the term of the Consent Order, as well as the length of time that DTNA took to consider a straightforward noncompliance issue before filing a recall and DTNA’s interactions with NHTSA during the term of the Consent Order. NHTSA addressed these concerns with DTNA during the third year of the Consent Order. The extended term of the Consent Order expired on December 28, 2023. Based on the Consent Order, this investigation, AQ18002, is closed. Closure of this AQ has no bearing on the terms of the Consent Order or DTNA’s ongoing legal obligations, and it does not represent a determination by NHTSA as to DTNA’s performance under the Consent Order.
- Rack and pinion failure
A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he…
A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall IS attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation IS closed.
- Steering column weld cracks
As a result of the odi investigation, freightliner has agreed to recall (number 07v-289) all of the vehicles manufactured with steering columns potentially missing welds.the recall remedy will involve inspecting the recalled vehicles for missing welds and if found replace the steering column.early warning aggregate…
As a result of the odi investigation, freightliner has agreed to recall (number 07v-289) all of the vehicles manufactured with steering columns potentially missing welds.the recall remedy will involve inspecting the recalled vehicles for missing welds and if found replace the steering column.early warning aggregate data submitted to nhtsa by freightliner suggested that a steering problem (ewr code 01) existed for the 2004 and 2005 century and columbia class vehicles.the count of field reports submitted for the first quarter of 2006 was higher than the average of the previous 6 quarters for the aggregate steering data.odi's further review of the ewr data foundfield reports that described steering column failures as a result of steering column welds cracking or breaking.information received from freightliner detailed failures of the steering columns on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of missing and cracked welds on the steering column assembly.during testing of vehicles containing defective steering columns, odi determined that weld failures in the steering column create a situation where the vehicle becomes difficult to steer or may startle the driver upon failing, thus presenting a safety risk.a copy of the recall IS attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation IS closed.
- Steering column weld cracks
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…
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10195659SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- 10195478SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
- 10187830Revised 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 optimize the performance and service life of any Detroit Diesel engine.
- 10184785Revised 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 number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed.
- 10181759Updated 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. When troubleshooting Powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues.
- 10181049Freightliner 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 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed.
- 10170603Technical 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).
- 10164491Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material
- 10163599Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- 10163511Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
- 10161128Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
- 10160786Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming
- 10160773fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference
- 10158072Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10158051Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10158020Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10156420Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10156399Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
- 10156370Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156368Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10156351Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- 10154899Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall
- 10151616Service Bulletin 9814- Bumper Paint
- 10151615Service Bulletin 9816- DuPont? Imron Elite
- 10151613Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change
- 10151611Service Bulletin 9813- Side Fairing Primer Repair
- 10151600Service information Bulletin
- 10151533Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
- 10151510Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
- 10142300sb9815 Paint Finish Standards
- 1014228533-28 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
- 1014228435-30 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
- 1014227554-277 - Resetting Erroneous Learned Roll Call ECUs on Vehicles with ICU4M
- 1014227254-278 - Powernet Troubleshooting Guide: Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter
- 1014227154-274 - Plastic Battery Box Cover Retainer Clip
- 10142073sb54215 ICU4M Missing VORAD Information or Reporting Fault SA 42 SPN FMI 07
- 10141985sb0935 Replacing the Engine Air Filter Element, Donaldson Air Cleaner (03-33648-001-002)
- 10141930sb54290 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
- 10141768sb98020 Axalta Paint Finish CareB
- 10141760sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB
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