2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD has 0 complaints and 13 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety and equipment compliance based on recall data.
There are 13 recalls addressing various vehicle components and systems including steering, axles, tires, electrical wiring, fuel systems, brakes, and certification labels. These recalls involve components that could affect vehicle control, fire risk, and compliance with federal safety standards.
Recalls- Steering linkage. NHTSA recall 23V105000 affects 60,604 vehicles. The drag link taper joint may loosen, causing separation from the steering arm, leading to loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Daimler will inspect and repair free of charge.
- Axle assembly lubrication. Recall 19V443000 covers 809 vehicles with Meritor MX 120 EVO front drive steer axles. Insufficient lubrication may damage wheel end bearings, risking wheel separation and crash. Dealers will inspect and replace parts as needed at no cost.
- Incorrect tire and rim approval. Recall 21V896000 includes 307 vehicles. Tires and rims are unapproved and not rated for the vehicles, which can impair tire performance and safety. Dealers will replace tires and rims free of charge.
- Engine wiring harness. Recall 20V527000 affects 9,665 vehicles. Engine harness wires may chafe causing shorts and engine stalls that increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace damaged harnesses free of charge.
- Fuel rail sealing washer. Recall 21V326000 involves 9,662 vehicles. Improper sealing can cause fuel leaks, raising fire risk. Dealers will replace fuel rails and lines free of charge.
- Brake caliper mounting bolts. Recall 20V127000 affects 2,585 vehicles. Bolts may be loose, reducing brake effectiveness and raising crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair at no cost.
- Certification label errors. Recall 20V634000 covers 53 vehicles with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) labels that could cause overloading and crash risk. Accurate labels will be installed free of charge.
- Certification label GAWR inaccuracies. Recall 20V211000 impacts 89 vehicles. Incorrect GAWR may lead to overloading and increased crash risk. Dealers will update labels free of charge.
- Axle lubrication deficiency. Recall 20V176000 affects 1,532 vehicles with potential insufficient lubrication in Meritor MX 120 EVO axles, risking wheel separation and crashes. Inspection and necessary replacement will be done free of charge.
Owners who encounter repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may want to review their rights under state lemon laws for further assistance.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
85306
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
60604 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Risk: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
307 vehicles affected
TIRES
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
9662 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner Custom Chass XC Chassis, 108SD, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
9665 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 108SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
89 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
53 vehicles affected
TIRES
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900 and Freightliner Coronado, 108SD and 114SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than passenger cars."
Risk: Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
2585 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
1532 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner 108SD vehicles equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.
Risk: If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
809 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Business Class M2 and 2020 108SD vehicles equipped with Meritor MX 120 EVO Front Drive Steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.
Risk: If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.