Recall 05V001000: 2002–2004 Freightliner Columbia
- Report received
- Jan 3, 2005
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner llc
- Potentially affected
- 1,770vehicles
- Model years
- 2002–2004
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On certain trucks equipped with seats built by gra-mag, the seat pivot bolts can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver's back.
Possible consequence
A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these vehicles. The recall began on april 20, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2002 Freightliner Columbia2 complaints
- 2003 Freightliner Columbia10 complaints
- 2004 Freightliner Columbia13 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.