2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering components, engine systems, electrical systems, brakes, tires, and tie rods based on recall data.
There are 10 recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD affecting various systems including steering, engine, electrical, brakes, and tires.
Recalls- Steering column. Recall 12V137000 affects 1,046 vehicles. Steering wheel nuts with incompletely formed threads were used, which may cause the steering wheel to wobble and reduce vehicle control, increasing crash risk. Dealers replace the nuts free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2012.
- High pressure fuel line. Recall 12V074000 involves 103,437 vehicles. Fuel line supports may loosen after servicing, causing fuel leaks that increase fire and crash risks. DTNA replaces the support system as needed at no cost. The recall started April 27, 2012.
- Electrical switch hub module. Recall 13V074000 covers 161 vehicles. Residue in the switch hub can cause intermittent shorts, leading to unintended activation of vehicle features and increasing crash or injury risk. Affected modules are replaced free of charge. The recall began April 29, 2013.
- Engine crankcase ventilation. Recall 15V343000 applies to 3,200 vehicles. The 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly may detach, allowing oil to contact hot surfaces and increase fire risk. The vent tube is secured and engine software is updated free of charge. The recall started June 12, 2015.
- Intake manifold pressure sensor. Recall 14V080000 affects 3,258 vehicles. Condensation may freeze and impair sensor operation, raising exhaust temperatures or creating flames and increasing fire and burn injury risk. ECM software is updated free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2014.
- Tires and rims. Recall 21V896000 covers 307 vehicles. Tires and rims are not approved or rated for these trucks, causing tire performance issues and crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace tires or rims as needed at no charge. Owner notification began January 14, 2022.
- Rear brake caliper. Recall 16V206000 involves 702 vehicles. Incorrect caliper installation may cause contact with the suspension, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Dealers correct caliper orientation free of charge. The recall started June 8, 2016.
- Tie-rod assembly. Recall 18V503000 affects 1,256 vehicles. Brake component vibrations can lead to early tie-rod tube failure, potentially causing steering loss and raising crash risk. Dealers replace brake linings, brake spiders, and tie-rods free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to this model may have rights under their state’s lemon law. They should consider consulting legal counsel familiar with consumer protection and lemon law regulations.
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
113367
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
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.
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
1256 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
Risk: A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
702 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Risk: Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
3200 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
3258 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles manufactured February 19, 2008, through February 11, 2014, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and Cummins Westport Model ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Risk: The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
161 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD vehicle chassis, manufactured from December 3, 2011, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a SmartPlex switch hub module. Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.
Risk: If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
103437 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
1046 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING ONE 2012 CASCADIA AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 VEHICLES, AND MODEL YEAR 2013 108SD AND 114SD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2012. CERTAIN PROPERTY CLASS 04 (PC04) STEERING WHEEL NUTS WITH INCOMPLETELY FORMED THREADS WERE SUPPLIED TO DTNA IN LIEU OF THE SPECIFIED PROPERTY CLASS 05 NUTS. THE STEERING WHEEL NUTS SUPPLIED MAY NOT PROVIDE THE CLAMP LOAD REQUIRED TO FULLY SEAT THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE STEERING SHAFT WHEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Risk: A STEERING WHEEL THAT IS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE STEERING SHAFT MAY WOBBLE AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.