2003 FREIGHTLINER Columbia

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 5 inspections • 5 recalls • 12 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.

5 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Vehicle identity

VIN: 1FVHA6AV33PM02897
Model Year: 2003
Make: FREIGHTLINER
Model: Columbia
Series: 120
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
WMI: 1FV

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: Cat C15 (Displacement 14.6 L pre 2008/15.2 L)
Cylinders: 6
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
Vehicle Type: INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City: PORTLAND
Plant State: OREGON
Plant Country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source: nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded: Apr 29, 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.

WA · C91539Z C91539Z

Reportable crashes (1)

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

Date	State	Plate	Carrier	Inj / Fat
Apr 17, 2023	WA, EVERETT	WA · C91539Z	RAISER EXCAVATION	0 / 0

Sister VINs

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

1FVHA6AVX3PL03963

Roadside inspections (5)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection	Date	State	Plate	Carrier	Level	Violations	OOS
87238383	Mar 4, 2026	WA	WA · C91539Z	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	3	2	OOS
84960330	Jun 11, 2025	WA	WA · C91539Z	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	1	10	OOS
79513082	Aug 25, 2023	WA	WA · C91539Z	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	3	2	—
78378138	Apr 17, 2023	WA	WA · C91539Z	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	3	1	—
78378085	Apr 17, 2023	WA	WA · C91539Z	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	2	2	OOS

Recalls for this make/model/year (5)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign	Date	Component	Affected
17V810000	Dec 15, 2017	EQUIPMENT	24,860
07V302000	Jul 16, 2007	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE	75,000
05V001000	Jan 3, 2005	SEATS	1,770
04V205000	May 4, 2004	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	14,000
03V500000	Dec 4, 2003	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR	400

Complaints for this make/model/year (12)

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

Complaint	Date	Component	Summary	Severity
859351	Jun 1, 2011	TIRES	TIRES	—
667933	Apr 30, 2008	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	—
646620	Nov 18, 2007	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	—
646621	Nov 18, 2007	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT	—
601144	Oct 28, 2006	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL	—
534247	Jun 3, 2005	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	—
440353	Nov 12, 2003	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	—
437928	Oct 29, 2003	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL	—
424588	Aug 12, 2003	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	—
419209	Jul 21, 2003	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	—
419210	Jul 21, 2003	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS	—
397394	Mar 11, 2003	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	—

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 Apr 17, 2023. Most recent inspection: Mar 4, 2026 by RAISER EXCAVATION LLC. 17 total violations cited; 3 out-of-service events.

Date	Carrier	Station	Level	Violations	OOS
Mar 4, 2026	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	MOUNT VERNON WA	3	2	OOS
Jun 11, 2025	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	FEDERAL WAY WA	1	10	OOS
Aug 25, 2023	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	MONROE	3	2	—
Apr 17, 2023	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	NB	3	1	—
Apr 17, 2023	RAISER EXCAVATION LLC	N	2	2	OOS

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 3 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 5 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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