NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Freightliner 108SD Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Freightliner 108SD has 10 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 2020 Freightliner 108SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Freightliner 108SD owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Freightliner 108SD, describing incidents dated September 9, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11353978 · Filed
SOMETIMES THE DOORS LOCK DOWN WHEN IDLING, PARKED, NEUTRAL. I WAS OUTSIDE TO UNHOOK THE TRAILER AND BECAUSE THE DOORS LOCKED DOWN (IDLING, KEYS INSIDE, ALL COMMUNICATION DEVICES INSIDE) I HAD TO BE ON THE UNSAFE NO HUMAN BEING PLACE FROM MIDNIGHT TILL MORNING WAITING FOR HELP. ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK…
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners
NHTSA #25V760000 · Suspension — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 18,783 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1027 · Owners notified December 29, 2025 · Vehicles built starting September 12, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Drag Link May Separate
NHTSA #23V105000 · Steering — Linkages — Drag — Link — Connection · NHTSA notice
Reported February 20, 2023 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 60,604 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL967 · Owners notified April 21, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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.
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
NHTSA #21V326000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice
Reported May 7, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 9,662 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-886 · Owners notified July 30, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120
NHTSA #20V634000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported October 14, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 53 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-864 · Owners notified November 25, 2020
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Engine Harness May Contact & Chafe
NHTSA #20V527000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported September 1, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 9,665 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-860 · Owners notified October 28, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120
NHTSA #20V211000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported April 10, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 89 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL847 · Owners notified May 28, 2020
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Axles Insufficiently Lubricated
NHTSA #20V176000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 1,532 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-846 · Owners notified May 12, 2020 · Vehicles built May 14, 2018 – January 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
NHTSA #20V127000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported March 3, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 2,585 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-845 · Owners notified May 1, 2020 · Vehicles built September 4, 2018 – March 29, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Front Axles may be Insufficiently Lubricated
NHTSA #19V443000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 11, 2019 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 809 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-817 · Owners notified September 10, 2019 · Vehicles built January 8, 2019 – May 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Business Class M2 and 2020 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.
Safety consequence
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-817.
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.
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