2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering components, clutch assembly, and brake systems due to recall actions carried out by the manufacturer.
There are 10 recalls addressing various systems including steering linkages, clutch assemblies, exterior lighting, suspension, engine fuel lines, tires, and service brakes. These recalls affect safety-critical components that can impair vehicle control or increase crash risk if left unaddressed.
Recalls- Steering linkages. Recall 23V105000 affects 60,604 vehicles due to possible loose drag link taper joints that can separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. DTNA inspects and repairs affected joints free of charge.
- Clutch assembly. Recalls 20V642000 and 18V903000 impact 11,124 vehicles with potential internal clutch failures that may allow unintended vehicle movement, raising crash risk. Dealers update software and repair clutches at no cost to owners.
- Exterior lighting. Recall 20V214000 covers 63,175 vehicles with rear reflective tape partially covered by mudflap hangers, reducing visibility and increasing collision risk. Dealers reposition reflective tape free of charge.
- Front suspension control arm. Recall 18V913000 affects 501 vehicles with loose steering and tie rod arm bolts that can separate, causing loss of control. Dealers inspect and tighten or replace bolts free of charge.
- Steering components. The same recall 18V913000 covers loose steering and tie rod arm bolts on 501 vehicles, posing the risk of separation and loss of control. Repairs include inspection and fastener replacement at no cost.
- Engine fuel line. Recall 18V581000 involves 4,500 vehicles with Cummins diesel engines where fuel lines may burst on long downhill grades, risking fuel leaks, stalling, and crashes. Dealers replace nylon fuel lines with steel ones free of charge.
- Tires sidewall. Recall 18V641000 addresses 201 vehicles equipped with certain Bridgestone tires that may suffer rapid air loss due to exposed steel cords, increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace affected tires free of charge.
- Brake caliper mounting. Recall 18V525000 affects 4,155 vehicles with potentially loose brake caliper mounting bolts that reduce braking effectiveness, raising crash risk. Dealers check and tighten bolts at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved safety recalls, or defective steering, braking, or powertrain issues may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consultation with a consumer protection attorney is advisable for those facing ongoing vehicle defects or recall noncompliance.
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
144260
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
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.
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
4329 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
63175 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
501 vehicles affected
STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Risk: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
6795 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
4155 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 vehicles. During manufacturing, 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.
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
201 vehicles affected
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 trucks and Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected, rapid air loss during use.
Risk: Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
4500 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Risk: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.