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2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbia

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 5 inspections • 15 recalls • 44 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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15 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 15 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (5 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
5
Carriers
1
Open recalls
15
Complaints
44

Vehicle identity

VIN
1FUJA6CK15DU75540
Model Year
2005
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
Columbia
Series
120
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
WMI
1FU

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
Detroit Series 60
Cylinders
6
Displacement
14 L
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK

Manufacturing

Plant City
SANTIAGO
Plant Country
MEXICO
Plant Company
Mercedes-Benz
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (1)
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

FL · BF89XG BF89XG

Reportable crashes (1)

FMCSA crash filings that list this VIN. Crash records often carry older plate associations than the SMS inspection-unit window.

Date Carrier Inj / Fat
Jun 8, 2023 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 0 / 0

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1FUJA6CK05DN18507 1FUJA6CK05DN18524 1FUJA6CK05DN36778 1FUJA6CK05DN37185 1FUJA6CK05DN57162 1FUJA6CK05DN57176 1FUJA6CK05DN62135 1FUJA6CK05DN71269

Roadside inspections (5)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
88480964 Jul 21, 2026 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 1
88037846 Jun 2, 2026 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 1
87339178 Mar 18, 2026 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 2
86536789 Dec 9, 2025 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 3
83688130 Jan 20, 2025 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 4

Recalls for this make/model/year (15)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
19V370000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
17V810000 EQUIPMENT
11V514000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
11V478000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
09V366000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09V357000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
08V113000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
07V403000 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
07V400000 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
07V302000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
07V289000 STEERING:COLUMN
06V190000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
06V030000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05V467000 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
05V185000 WHEELS

Complaints for this make/model/year (44)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
924793 SERVICE BRAKES
893315 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
893316 SUSPENSION
893317 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
864417 TIRES
859375 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
810636 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
735954 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
643370 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
596591 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
596592 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
583275 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
576786 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
569616 WHEELS:HUB
554027 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
553618 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553626 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553637 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553493 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553498 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553510 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553535 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553541 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553542 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553543 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553197 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553217 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
553220 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
546001 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
545604 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
545606 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
545608 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
545609 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
545610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
545615 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
545511 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
545548 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
545562 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
545570 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
539596 TIRES
539599 WHEELS:RIM
536587 STRUCTURE
536588 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
536589 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 5 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on Jan 20, 2025. Most recent inspection: Jul 21, 2026 by VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC. 11 total violations cited; 5 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
Jul 21, 2026 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 1
Jun 2, 2026 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 1
Mar 18, 2026 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 2
Dec 9, 2025 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 3
Jan 20, 2025 VEGA LOGISTICS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC 4

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 5 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 5 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 14 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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