NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Freightliner 108SD Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Freightliner 108SD has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Freightliner 108SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Freightliner 108SD owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Freightliner 108SD, describing incidents dated November 5, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11492589 · Filed
Engine lights comes on and truck loses power and shuts down by itself. Truck was taken to dealer to be fixed, it happed arounf 5 times already and no one can find teh problem.
Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120
NHTSA #21V896000 · Tires · NHTSA notice
Reported November 17, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 307 vehicles
Repair completion: 45.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-908 · Owners notified April 22, 2022
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #19V370000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice
Reported May 14, 2019 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 741 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-815 · Owners notified June 25, 2021 · Vehicles built March 6, 2012 – July 24, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
NHTSA #18V913000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 501 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-802 · Owners notified February 9, 2019 · Vehicles built February 10, 2017 – July 21, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts
NHTSA #18V353000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 8,741 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-772 · Owners notified September 4, 2018 · Vehicles built January 3, 2017 – October 31, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check Valve Missing from Air Brake System
NHTSA #17V402000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported June 26, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 1,550 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-740 · Owners notified August 24, 2017 · Vehicles built December 16, 2014 – April 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, and 114SD vehicles. The affected vehicles might not have a required check valve installed in one of the ports of the spring brake modulation valve. Without the valve, the primary air system is not isolated from the secondary air system.
Safety consequence
A rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system could cause a similar rapid loss of pressure in the primary system, which may lead to a sudden application of the parking brakes. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, installing a check valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-740.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Unresponsive Instrument Clusters and Turn Signals
NHTSA #17V043000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported January 19, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 769 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL731 · Owners notified May 8, 2017 · Vehicles built March 5, 2015 – August 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks. The affected trucks have been modified to be equipped with both left hand and right hand instrument clusters. Due to incompatibilities between the displays, the instrument clusters and/or turn signals may become unresponsive.
Safety consequence
Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left instrument cluster with a cluster compatible with the right display, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL731.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Axle Capacity may Exceed Hub Capacity
NHTSA #16V634000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported August 31, 2016 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 156 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-718 · Owners notified November 1, 2016 · Vehicles built March 15, 2013 – July 29, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
Safety consequence
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reduced Braking Power
NHTSA #16V206000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported April 12, 2016 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 702 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-705 · Owners notified June 6, 2016 · Vehicles built January 6, 2010 – February 29, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Safety consequence
Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Freightliner 108SD model years
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