2004 Freightliner Columbia Technical Service Bulletins

36 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 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.

• 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.
• 10188112Feb 15, 2021Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on Hard Cold Start.
• 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, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. 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).
• 10151600Sep 30, 2018Equipment. Service information Bulletin
• 10151510Jul 23, 2018Equipment. Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
• 10195478Jun 28, 2018Electrical system. SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
• 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
• 10141686Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2045 New Surge Tank Cap
• 10195659Jul 11, 2017Other or unknown. SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
• 10129681Apr 1, 2015Equipment. sb3133 Step Clamps Are Not Reusable
• 10129622Mar 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. 15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
• 10124187Aug 11, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 811-14 FMI 7: Internal Error with the DT12 Shift Stalk Lever
• 10124182Aug 7, 2014Engine cooling. 807-14 FMI 8 SCR Inlet Temperature Signal Spike
• 10124173Aug 1, 2014Fuel system. 18SP703 18SP703 - GHG14 KM63 GEN2 Low Pressure Fuel Pump-Two-Filter Fuel System Ki
• 10128789Jul 28, 2014Equipment. 14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
• 10128788Jul 23, 2014Equipment. 14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
• 10126776Feb 25, 2014Equipment. 13wo3rev2_final Actual Labor Hours on Detroit Claims
• 10141985Jul 1, 2013Engine. sb0935 Replacing the Engine Air Filter Element, Donaldson Air Cleaner (03-33648-001-002)
• 10126829Dec 1, 2012Brakes. sb4268 Brake S-Cam Tube Lubrication Interval Change
• 10049539Dec 1, 2012Brakes. Freightliner: brake s-cam tube lubrication interval change. To ensure optimum service life and trouble-free operation, the recommended maintenance interval for lubricating meritor s-cam brake tubes on century class, columbia, cascadia and coronado over-the-road vehicles is changed from m2 to the m1 maintenance interval.
• 10129757Aug 1, 2012Brakes. sb4267 Brake Shimmy - Meritor SteeLite X30 Brake Drum with Excessive Runout
• 10029425Mar 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Freightliner: a new bulb socket is available for turn/park lights that is metalized to withstand high heat without out gassing. Model years unknown. Models columbia, business class m2 and cascadia. *pe updated on 6/14/2011.
• 10031824Oct 1, 2009Steering. Freightliner truck: inner tie rod inspection and repair, rack and pinion gear. Increased length of the driver side inner tie rod (if the inner tie rod unthreads from the rack) may cause abnormal steer tire wear due to high toe in or an inability to maintain correct toe in adjustment. No model years listed.
• 10031784Sep 1, 2009Electrical system. Freightliner truck: intermittent electrical issues. Intermittent electrical issues have been reported on century class and columbia trucks. Issues with engine performance, automated transmission shifting, and chassis lighting. If issues are reported, perform the following wiring harness inspection procedure. No model years listed.
• 10030852Jul 1, 2009Brakes. Freightliner service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Freightliner columbia front air brake hoses-air products inc. Only. On certain trucks, an elbow fitting connecting the brake air line hose to the front brake chambers may not have been installed at the factory. Csc letter was rec'd.
• 10022818Jan 1, 2007Suspension. Arvinmeritor rear drive axle lock screws.
• 10020435May 1, 2006Body and structure. Bug screen reinforcement on century class conventional and the columbia. The clips on the bug reinforcement may cause abrasions to the screen material. Freightliner.
• 10020424Mar 1, 2006Electrical system. Icu4/4m lightbar low voltage indicators and lamps.

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