Service bulletins for the 2004 Freightliner Columbia
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
36 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| SS1032974 | 2021-06-09. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display |
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| SS1033638 | 2021-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued |
| TechTalk8141 | 2021-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Talk discussion on Hard Cold Start. |
| 04TS-43REV4 | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE 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. |
| SB35-036 | 2020-12-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed. |
| SB54-278 | 2020-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 vehicle Powernet issues. |
| SB35-036 | 2020-10-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. 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 the hub when the axle shaft is removed. |
| 20TS-01 | 2020-01-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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). |
| SID 146 07 0903- | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Service information Bulletin |
| sb0036 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center |
| sb0935 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE. sb0935 Replacing the Engine Air Filter Element, Donaldson Air Cleaner (03-33648-001-002) |
| sb2061 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. sb2061 Replacement Shunt Tube, EPA07 Caterpillar C13 and C15 Engines |
| sb2059 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings |
| sb2058 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY. sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement |
| sb2057 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. sb2057 New Surge Tank Design |
| sb2056 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation |
| sb2055 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. sb2055 Columbia Surge Tank Shunt Tube Support Bracket Breaking |
| sb2045 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. sb2045 New Surge Tank Cap |
| sb4267 | 2018-03-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. sb4267 Brake Shimmy - Meritor SteeLite X30 Brake Drum with Excessive Runout |
| sb3133 | 2018-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. sb3133 Step Clamps Are Not Reusable |
| 15-010 | 2018-03-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos |
| 14-028 | 2018-02-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File |
| 14-027 | 2018-02-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs |
| sb4268 | 2018-01-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. sb4268 Brake S-Cam Tube Lubrication Interval Change |
| 13wo3re | 2018-01-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 13wo3rev2_final Actual Labor Hours on Detroit Claims |
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