2003 Freightliner Columbia Technical Service Bulletins

167 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Freightliner Columbia. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10191849Apr 30, 2021Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on Prototype or pre production DPF Penske wanted to share.
• 10187830Feb 19, 2021Engine cooling. Revised 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.
• 10184785Dec 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Revised 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.
• 10181759Oct 27, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Updated 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…
• 10181049Oct 7, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Freightliner 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…
• 10170603Jan 21, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Technical 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).
• 10163599Aug 7, 2019Equipment. Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
• 10163511Aug 5, 2019Body and structure. Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
• 10161128Apr 30, 2019Steering. Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
• 10160786Mar 20, 2019Electrical system. Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming
• 10160773Mar 8, 2019Equipment. fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference
• 10156351Feb 25, 2019Equipment. Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
• 10154899Dec 17, 2018Steering. Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall
• 10151600Sep 30, 2018Equipment. Service information Bulletin
• 10151533Aug 14, 2018Suspension. Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
• 10151510Jul 23, 2018Equipment. Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
• 10195478Jun 28, 2018Electrical system. SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
• 10141768Feb 26, 2018Equipment. sb98020 Axalta Paint Finish CareB
• 10141760Feb 26, 2018Fuel system, Other or unknown. sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB
• 10141758Feb 26, 2018Exterior lighting. sb54251 Condensation and Possible Water Entry Points in Headlamp Assemblies
• 10141755Feb 26, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness
• 10141753Feb 26, 2018Equipment. sb54194 Required Maintenance for Freightliner-Branded and Delco Cassette Players
• 10141752Feb 26, 2018Equipment. sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB
• 10141751Feb 26, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. sb54122 ICU3 Service Cluster AvailableB
• 10141740Feb 26, 2018Equipment. sb31034 Towing ProceduresB
• 10141732Feb 26, 2018Brakes. sb4267 Brake Shimmy?Meritor® SteeLite X30? Brake Drum with Excessive RunoutB
• 10141707Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. sb2069 Kysor Fan Clutch Sticking
• 10141706Feb 26, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change
• 10141702Feb 26, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only
• 10141700Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2061 Replacement Shunt Tube, EPA07 Caterpillar C13 and C15 Engines
• 10141699Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
• 10141698Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
• 10141697Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
• 10141696Feb 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
• 10141695Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2055 Columbia Surge Tank Shunt Tube Support Bracket Breaking
• 10141692Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
• 10141689Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2048 New Design Replacement Surge Tanks for Pre-EPA04 Vehicles
• 10141687Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2046 ABA Hose Clamp Torque Values
• 10141647Feb 1, 2018Fuel system. fp47019 25-Inch Diameter Fuel Tanks
• 10128709Dec 25, 2017Equipment. Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update
• 10128713Dec 21, 2017Equipment. 17CSA25 New Method for Uploading Diagnostic Log Files to the CSC
• 10128712Dec 14, 2017Equipment. 17CSA24 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
• 10128708Dec 11, 2017Equipment. OWL Enhancement Service Model Field
• 10128711Dec 7, 2017Equipment. 17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern Time
• 10128719Dec 4, 2017Equipment. 17-026 Holiday Closure 2017
• 10128707Dec 4, 2017Equipment. Warranty Classroom Training in 2018
• 10128715Dec 1, 2017Suspension. 17TL25 TruckCam? Alignment System
• 10158072Jul 17, 2017Steering. Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
• 10158051Jul 17, 2017Steering. Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
• 10156420Jul 17, 2017Steering. Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns

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