Crash Test Standards
The Columbia’s cab meets or exceeds the rigorous Swedish and European ECE R-29 crash-worthiness test requirements.

Test demonstrates that the cab is able to maintain its integrity in a 30-mph barrier impact.

Take peace of mind knowing your cab will provide extra safety and protection for you or your driver on the highway.

Safety


Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
ABS is standard equipment on the Columbia and is an electronic system that monitors and controls wheel spin during braking.

ABS controls braking during wheel lock situations thus improving vehicle stability and control.

Driver can maintain better control of his or her vehicle in an emergency braking situation often avoiding a costly and dangerous accident. Drivers and owners will can worry less about possible accidents.

• CamLaster Brakes (Standard November 2000)
• Internal self adjusting mechanism
• Sealed for life
• Easy maintenance
• Presently (Meritor Q Plus extended lube cambrakes)

SteelLite X 30 brake drums are a weight savings of 60 lbs. rear and 20 lbs.
on the front.

Visibility
The Columbia features a large window area, lower dash and increased hood slope for greatly improved visibility.

Drivers will be able to see more of the road and obstructions.

Comfort by being able to see potential road hazards and less worry about having accidents.

Fuel Fill Door
The Columbia features a fuel fill door that swings down and stays down due to an over-center spring.

Helps to prevent fuel from spilling on the steps that can cause the steps to be slippery and prevents the driver from tracking spilled fuel from the upper step into the cab.

Helping fleets reduce unnecessary entry and exit slip & fall accidents as well as protecting the cab interior from the mess and unpleasant odor of diesel fuel.

3-Point Entry and Exit
The Columbia’s 3-point entry and exit system allows two hands and one foot to be in contact with handles and steps for stability when entering or leaving the vehicle.

Encourages greater contact with the truck to reduce the risk of slip and fall injuries.

Keeping occupants safe as they enter and exit the vehicle reducing the risk of costly injuries.

Grab Handles
The Columbia’s grab handles are located at convenient locations inside the cab.

Keeps the handles free of ice and dirt build-up.

Driver and passengers can enter and exit the cab with less worry of injury.

Switches and Levers
The Columbia features rounded rocker switches and rubber tipped paddle switches that do not protrude from the dash.

Switches are easy and convenient to operate and provide a safer environment if the truck is involved in an impact.

Dangerous injuries can be reduced from impact against switches caused by an accident.

Air Bag
The Columbia offers an optional driver’s-side air bag.

Provides extra protection against the driver being thrown against the steering column or windshield in a collision.

Driver’s peace of mind from knowing that he or she can be protected from major injury in a collision.

Foot Well Lights
The Columbia comes with optional dash switch activated foot well lights for both the passenger and driver.

Ability to illuminate the floor with red lights for night vision.

Again, reducing the chance of an accident

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