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2020 Freightliner 114SD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2020 Freightliner 114SD. 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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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 105,817 units in total.

  • 25V760000Suspension / Critical Fasteners
  • 23V105000Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
  • 22V919000Tires
  • 21V965000Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
  • 21V896000Tires
  • 21V326000Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
  • 20V634000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 20V539000Suspension / Multiple Axle
  • 20V527000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 20V525000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
  • 20V211000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 20V127000Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

  1. 25V760000Received . 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: .

  2. 23V105000Received . 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: .

  3. 22V919000Received . 49 units.

    Tires

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the tires, 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 FL-962.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-962. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 21V965000Received . 2,843 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-915.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-915. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 21V896000Received . 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: .

  6. 21V326000Received . 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: .

  7. 20V634000Received . 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: .

  8. 20V539000Received . 103 units.

    Suspension / Multiple Axle

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-862. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 20V527000Received . 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: .

  10. 20V525000Received . 1,074 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autohaulers built on Freightliner 114SD chassis. Movement of the cab during operation may cause the battery cable to contact the bottom of the cab, possibly damaging the cable.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the cable cannot be damaged, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

    Report filed by Fontaine Modification. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 20V211000Received . 89 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL847.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL847. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 20V127000Received . 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: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20071
  2. 20082
  3. 20093
  4. 20104
  5. 20114
  6. 20128
  7. 20138
  8. 20149
  9. 201515
  10. 201615
  11. 201710
  12. 201813
  13. 201917
  14. 202012
  15. 202114
  16. 20229
  17. 20237
  18. 20243
  19. 20259
  20. 20264

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2020 Freightliner 114SD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/114sd/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
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Recall file through
29 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 2020 Freightliner 114SD?
105,817 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner 114SD have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 66 recall campaigns for the Freightliner 114SD, model years 2007 to 2026. 12 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Freightliner 114SD open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.