2021 Freightliner 108SD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2021 Freightliner 108SD. The newest campaign is 25V760000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Nov 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension / Critical Fasteners. 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, 25V760000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 178,941 units in total.

25V7600004 Nov 2025Suspension / Critical Fasteners
23V2370004 Apr 2023Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
23V10500020 Feb 2023Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
21V89600017 Nov 2021Tires
21V36900019 May 2021Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
21V3260007 May 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V25600012 Apr 2021Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
20V66000027 Oct 2020Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle
20V63400014 Oct 2020Equipment / Other / Labels
20V5270001 Sep 2020Electrical System / Wiring

25V760000Received 4 Nov 2025. 18,783 units.
Suspension / Critical Fasteners
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1027. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Dec 2025.
23V237000Received 4 Apr 2023. 57,504 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL969. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jun 2023.
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.
21V369000Received 19 May 2021. 8,482 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-888. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Dec 2021.
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.
21V256000Received 12 Apr 2021. 12,470 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-884. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 2021.
20V660000Received 27 Oct 2020. 1,411 units.
Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-866.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-866. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 2020.
20V634000Received 14 Oct 2020. 53 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-864.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-864. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Nov 2020.
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.

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Recall Register. 2021 Freightliner 108SD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/108sd/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
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 2021 Freightliner 108SD?: 178,941 units in 10 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. 10 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Freightliner 108SD open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.