NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Freightliner Columbia Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Freightliner Columbia has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Freightliner Columbia. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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NHTSA #23V105000Reported February 20, 2023 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 60,604 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Safety consequence
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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