2006 Freightliner Columbia Technical Service Bulletins

213 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 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.
• 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…
• 10180453Sep 18, 2020Electrical system. Tech Talk discussion on gauges intermittently not functioning.
• 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).
• 10164491Sep 8, 2019Equipment. Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material
• 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
• 10151637Oct 31, 2018Equipment. SPN 2659 MCM EPA07
• 10151616Oct 18, 2018Body and structure. Service Bulletin 9814- Bumper Paint
• 10151615Oct 18, 2018Body and structure. Service Bulletin 9816- DuPont? Imron® Elite
• 10151613Oct 18, 2018Body and structure. Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change
• 10151611Oct 18, 2018Body and structure. Service Bulletin 9813- Side Fairing Primer Repair
• 10151609Oct 18, 2018Body and structure. Service Bulletin 9818- Repainting Plastic Bumper Components
• 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, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. 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
• 10141694Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2053 New Stainless Steel Lower Radiator Tubes
• 10141693Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2052 Horton Drivemaster Fan Clutch Hub Bearings
• 10141691Feb 26, 2018Engine cooling. sb2050 Surge-Tank Cap Replacement
• 10141687Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2046 ABA Hose Clamp Torque Values
• 10141686Feb 26, 2018Fuel system. sb2045 New Surge Tank Cap
• 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

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