Recall Register

2019 Freightliner 122SD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2019 Freightliner 122SD. 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

8 campaigns, newest first. 144,260 units in total.

  • 23V105000Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
  • 20V642000Power Train / Clutch Assembly
  • 20V214000Exterior Lighting
  • 18V913000Steering
  • 18V903000Power Train / Clutch Assembly
  • 18V641000Tires / Sidewall
  • 18V581000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
  • 18V525000Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

  1. 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: .

  2. 20V642000Received . 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: .

  3. 20V214000Received . 63,175 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL848. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 18V913000Received . 501 units.

    Steering

    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: .

  5. 18V903000Received . 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: .

  6. 18V641000Received . 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: .

  7. 18V581000Received . 4,500 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the affected nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is FL789.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL789. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 18V525000Received . 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: .

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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.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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

  1. 20145
  2. 20155
  3. 20163
  4. 20176
  5. 20188
  6. 20198
  7. 20203
  8. 20216
  9. 20223
  10. 20232

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. 2019 Freightliner 122SD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/122sd/2019/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

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NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
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 2019 Freightliner 122SD?
144,260 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner 122SD have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Freightliner 122SD, model years 2014 to 2023. 8 of them name the 2019 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Freightliner 122SD open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.