Recall 07V598000: 2008 Freightliner Columbia and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 28, 2007
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner llc
- Potentially affected
- 250vehicles
- Model years
- 2008
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 caterpillar epa07 c155 engines, the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device may develop a crack or hole and heat or flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Possible consequence
A vehicle fire can occur.
Remedy
Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 07e100). Caterpillar will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Freightliner Century ST0 complaints
- 2008 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.