AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2002 Freightliner Columbia

NHTSA data on file today

The 2002 Freightliner Columbia has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #17V810000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
NHTSA #05V001000 SEATS/GRA-MAG NHTSA notice
NHTSA #02V321001 FREIGHTLINER/MANIFOLD DASH VALVES NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2002 Freightliner Columbia

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