2019 Freightliner 108SD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2019 Freightliner 108SD. The newest campaign is 23V105000. NHTSA received the report on 20 Feb 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 23V105000, in the NHTSA record

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.

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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns, newest first. 134,618 units in total.

23V10500020 Feb 2023Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
21V89600017 Nov 2021Tires
21V3260007 May 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
20V64200016 Oct 2020Power Train / Clutch Assembly
20V5270001 Sep 2020Electrical System / Wiring
20V17600023 Mar 2020Power Train / Axle Assembly
20V1270003 Mar 2020Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
19V36700014 May 2019Service Brakes, Air / Disc
18V90300019 Dec 2018Power Train / Clutch Assembly
18V91300019 Dec 2018Suspension / Front / Control Arm
18V7030005 Oct 2018Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
18V64600019 Sep 2018Steering
18V64100019 Sep 2018Tires / Sidewall
18V5250009 Aug 2018Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
18V35300029 May 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

23V105000Received 20 Feb 2023. 60,604 units.
Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL967. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Apr 2023.
21V896000Received 17 Nov 2021. 307 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-908. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2022.
21V326000Received 7 May 2021. 9,662 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-886.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-886. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2021.
20V642000Received 16 Oct 2020. 4,329 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software and replace the clutches, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 7, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-865.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-865. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 May 2021.
20V527000Received 1 Sep 2020. 9,665 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-860.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-860. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Oct 2020.
20V176000Received 23 Mar 2020. 1,532 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 12, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-846.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-846. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 May 2020.
20V127000Received 3 Mar 2020. 2,585 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-845. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 May 2020.
19V367000Received 14 May 2019. 253 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify the owners and affected vehicle manufacturers, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-816. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2019.
18V903000Received 19 Dec 2018. 6,795 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and repair any physical components, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 16, 2019. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-803.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-803. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2019.
18V913000Received 19 Dec 2018. 501 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-802. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2019.
18V703000Received 5 Oct 2018. 5,534 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-794. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2018.
18V646000Received 19 Sep 2018. 19,754 units.
Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the steering shaft assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-791.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-791. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2018.
18V641000Received 19 Sep 2018. 201 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL790.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL790. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2018.
18V525000Received 9 Aug 2018. 4,155 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-783. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Oct 2018.
18V353000Received 29 May 2018. 8,741 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-772. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2018.

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Recall Register. 2019 Freightliner 108SD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/108sd/2019/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Freightliner 108SD?: 134,618 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner 108SD have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns for the Freightliner 108SD, model years 2010 to 2026. 15 of them name the 2019 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Freightliner 108SD open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.