2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD has 0 complaints and 22 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to external defects identified through recalls. No owner complaints have been registered regarding performance or reliability.
There are 22 recalls affecting the 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD. These recalls involve several systems including lighting, steering linkages, and wheel compatibility. The recalls primarily address safety-related defects that could pose risks while driving.
Recalls- Brake lights and collision avoidance. Recall 24V668000 affects 16,890 vehicles including the 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD. Vehicles with certain upfitted body lighting interface controllers may have brake lights that fail to illuminate during active brake assist events, increasing crash risk. The fix involves a free software update to the ABA system. Owner notifications were mailed October 24, 2024.
- Tie rod assembly fastener. Recall 23V238000 covers 306 vehicles. The tie rod may be missing a fastener causing potential detachment of the steer arm, which could lead to loss of steering control. Repairs or replacements will be performed free of charge. Notifications were sent August 11, 2023.
- Tie rod clamp cracking. Recall 22V722000 affects 36 vehicles. Improper heat treatment of tie rod clamps can cause cracks allowing separation of tie rods, risking steering loss. Dealers will replace the clamps at no cost. Owner letters were mailed March 15, 2023.
- Tire incompatibility. Recall 22V919000 involves 49 vehicles. Some 114SD trucks have tires incompatible with their 8.25-inch rims, violating federal safety standards. This incompatibility reduces tire performance and crash safety. Tires will be replaced free of charge. Notifications were sent June 2, 2023.
- Wheel rim incompatibility. Also part of recall 22V919000. The rims paired with incompatible tires reduce vehicle safety. The remedy is tire replacement at no cost to owners. Notification details match the tire incompatibility recall.
Owners facing repeated repairs due to these recalls or unresolved defects may qualify for protections under state lemon laws. Legal guidance is recommended to determine eligibility and next steps.
2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
17281
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
16890 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Risk: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
306 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
49 vehicles affected
WHEELS:RIM
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. 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: Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
36 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.