Freightliner Columbia Fog Light Bulb Size

The Freightliner Columbia front fog light uses a 896 bulb size for replacement applications. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2000 to 2017.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Front Fog Light

Years	Bulb Size
2000-2017	896

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ13 base. 12V, 37.5W.	896

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Additional Notes

The Freightliner Columbia uses the 896 bulb for its front fog lights across all listed model years from 2000-2017, reflecting a consistent fitment specification throughout the vehicle's production run in the data provided.
The 896 is a single-filament halogen bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function only and does not combine roles such as fog and driving light within the same unit.
The bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 37.5 watts, placing it in a moderate power range typical of halogen fog lighting applications.
The 896 bulb uses a PGJ13 base, which is a prefocus-type base designed to position the filament at a precise point relative to the reflector, a characteristic relevant to fog light optical performance.
The 896 carries ANSI standardization recognized in both the United States and Canada, indicating the bulb conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical tolerances under North American standards.
Because the PGJ13 base is specific to the prefocus family, bulbs with physically similar appearances but different base types are not interchangeable with the 896 without risking improper fitment or optical misalignment.