NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Freightliner 114SD Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Freightliner 114SD has 7 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 2023 Freightliner 114SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Freightliner 114SD owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Freightliner 114SD, describing incidents dated March 22, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11514515 · Filed
The drive shaft fwd carrier bearing was missing 2 of the 3 bolt that hold it to the cross member. Being held with one bolt change the center line of the drive shaft moving towards the driver's side of the truck this resulted the the drive shaft rubbing on a air tank hanger. I do have pictures. It…
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
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.
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate
NHTSA #24V668000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Automatic Emergency Braking · NHTSA notice
Reported September 10, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 16,890 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1009 · Owners notified October 24, 2024 · Vehicles built November 9, 2021 – July 31, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Safety consequence
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
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.
Loss of Steering from Missing Tie Rod Fastener
NHTSA #23V238000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported April 4, 2023 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 306 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL970 · Owners notified August 11, 2023
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Safety consequence
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
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.
Incompatible Tires and Rims/FMVSS 120
NHTSA #22V919000 · Wheels — Rim · NHTSA notice
Reported December 12, 2022 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 49 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-962 · Owners notified June 2, 2023
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
NHTSA #22V722000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 28, 2022 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Repair completion: 75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL955 · Owners notified March 15, 2023
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Safety consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.
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.
Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
NHTSA #22V554000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) · NHTSA notice
Reported July 29, 2022 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,375 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-949 · Owners notified September 27, 2022
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB, XCM, S2RV 106CAB, XCR, XCS, and 2023 Western Star 4700, 49X, and 47X vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
Safety consequence
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.
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.
Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Bolt
NHTSA #22V394000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported June 3, 2022 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,573 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-937 · Owners notified August 1, 2022
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2, 108SD, and 114SD vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may become detached, which can cause a loss of steering control.
Safety consequence
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 1, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-937.
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.
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