2016 FREIGHTLINER 108SD

11 recalls, 0 complaints - 417 TSBs

TIRES

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 v... Read more

Consequence

Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

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-9... Read more

307 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

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... Read more

Consequence

An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

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.

741 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

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 n... Read more

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.

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.

1,550 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 instrumen... Read more

Consequence

Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

769 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

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. T... Read more

Consequence

If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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.

156 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

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... Read more

Consequence

Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

702 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to November 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affecte... Read more

Consequence

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Marmon-Herrington customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is ... Read more

43 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected... Read more

Consequence

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.

273 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 trucks manufactured January 4, 2015, to April 24, 2015, and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected v... Read more

Consequence

Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-693.

14 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado Glider, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to September 7, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be pro... Read more

Consequence

If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America or Detroit Diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's nu... Read more

10,843 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

SUSPENSION:REAR

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear br... Read more

Consequence

A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688.

53 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 FREIGHTLINER 108SD

417 manufacturer communications from 286 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	74
350000 EQUIPMENT	70
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	41
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	41
100000 POWER TRAIN	16
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	14
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	14
020000 SUSPENSION	12

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Important Campaign Information letter for FL974 - Revised Bulletin & Population

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Revised Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage. REVISION: Some vehicles formerly in Group F have been moved to Group G and have been assigned a new part number as specified in Table 1. An SRT for 'Calibration Code Only: Update or Con

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Freightliner Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Updated Service Bulletin for upgrading BHM software for switch expansion module fault SPN 698 FMI 7. This bulletin replaces the version dated 11/11/2019. Figure 3 has been updated with a new hardware part number. A procedure was added to t

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after Ap

350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Espar Service Information. This bulletin replaces the version dated January 1, 2015. New Cascadia has been added to the model list.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags. DTNA determined that since adopting the AutoMeter BCT-460DTNA Powernet Assessment Tool (AutoMeter) as the required powernet system tester, not all battery tags have to be retained support Warranty-re

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Starting on November 23, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.13 (Build 4527) was made available. Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.11 or 8.12 may upgrade to DiagnosticLink 8.13 at no cost. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to mai

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTN

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language c

100000 POWER TRAIN

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Resources: Exploded View DD Platform and DT12 Posters. Detroit's TechComm team created visual aids for the network and released exploded view posters for DD platform engines. In early 2021, Detroit ad

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part

100000 POWER TRAIN

Revised Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. Revisions are in blue. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been

010000 STEERING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured A

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

010000 STEERING

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

This SKU is a DEF Injector. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the sealing. The injector sealing may have an issue which will cause a slow leak. A slow leak of the DEF Injector can lead to crystal

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. Wh

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-1441

100000 POWER TRAIN

150000 SEAT BELTS

Joyson Safety Systems letter informing DTNA about Hikone Webbing Investigation. JSS is near completion of an initial investigation regarding data integrity issues at the seatbelt webbing manufacturing facility in Hikone, Japan acquired fro

350000 EQUIPMENT

Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.

010000 STEERING

Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tech Talk discussion on repair verification for codes like 'low air flow' when a trailer is not available.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Revised letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributo

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Bulletin for Powertrain PDM and Main PDM Bracket Modi??A?A?cation. This bulletin replaces the version dated 10/31/2019. The build date section has been added.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Service Bulletin for Powertrain PDM and Main PDM Bracket Modi??A?A?cation. This bulletin replaces the version dated 10/31/2019. The build date section has been added.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin for Powertrain PDM and Main PDM Bracket Modi??A?A?cation. This bulletin replaces the version dated 10/31/2019. The build date section has been added.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin for Powertrain PDM and Main PDM Bracket Modi??A?A?cation. This bulletin replaces the version dated 10/31/2019. The build date section has been added.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance. This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer??A???A???A???A???A???A???A???A???A???A???A???A?s location to p

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity a

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices align, the Warranty Department will be revising the Warranty Manual.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Freightliner Service Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Technical Service Letter for EPA10, GHG14, GHG17 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Compatibility. Note: This document supersedes 14 TS-25 and 15 TS-8. Detroit Diesel has determined that some, Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are compatible i

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

OEM and distributor announcement for DiagnosticLink 8.12 (Build 4527) was made available. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Service Announcement informing that Service Pack (SP) 1 for DiagnosticLink??A???A???A???A???A???A???A???A? 8.12 Standard and Professional is available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Service Bulletin for Front Lighting Ground Splice Pack Failure. The left and right hood lighting of these vehicles have separate ground paths to the frame and use the same splice pack parts. The splice packs are part of the hood commodity a

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Service Announcement for DiagnosticLink Software Update Reminder. Due to various software changes and fixes, vehicles will require DiagnosticLink 8.12 to perform functional programming. Failure to use this version may cause errors,

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and d

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12. On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.12 will be made available for download from the ordering system. Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.xx can upgrade to Diagn

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online. DTNA is pleased to announce the release of new Warranty-related training videos. The videos provide Warranty content in short instructional videos that are available on demand throug

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Policy Letter for Chassis Progressive Damage Policy Change. Effective for repair orders opened on or after April 27, 2020, if an Authorized Service Location installed a part which later has a warrantable failure, progressive damage

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Policy Letter for Handling for Authorized Service Location Part Transfers. To promote 24-hour throughput and maximum efficiency, DTNA is adjusting multiple handling policies: Launching a new handling allowance for parts ordered fr

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Policy Letter for Handling Change: Over the Counter Aftermarket Parts Replacement Program. DTNA is pleased to announce that handling will increase to 33% for Misc. Replacement Part type claims filed under the Over the Counter (OTC)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Long Block Program Change. The Detroit Reman Long Block Program has expanded. The expansion reduces complexity in ordering reman engines and promotes stocking reman engines to meet uptime commitments

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness. Though the backup light harness is long enough to connect to the backup light switch, it may be short enough that the wire seals in the connector can be stressed. Moisture entering

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

020000 SUSPENSION

Freightliner Service Bulletin for Front Axle Spacer Replacement. This service bulletin replaces the version dated 05/01/2016. This bulletin is updated to include the parts list. Some vehicles may exhibit a lean (right or left) due to weight

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 3 for DiagnosticLink??A? 8.11 Standard and Professional will be available for download from the Detroit Diesel server.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 3 for DiagnosticLink??A? 8.11 Standard and Professional will be available for download from the Detroit Diesel server.

160000 STRUCTURE

Warranty Policy Letter explaining the Warranty Department is aligning with the frame rail repair policy, published in DTNA Workshop Manuals, which states that there are very few cases in which welding a heat-treated frame rail is allowed. T

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

020000 SUSPENSION

Freightliner Service Bulletin for vibration troubleshooting - finding the cause. This version replaces the version dated 5/1/14 and adds New Cascadia.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Freightliner Service Bulletin for vibration troubleshooting - finding the cause. This version replaces the version dated 5/1/14 and adds New Cascadia.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness. Use the guidelines in this bulletin to determine if a damaged electrical harness should be repaired or replaced.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Service Announcement for a policy change regarding Detroit Service Information Bulletins (SIBs) will now have a 60-day expiration, starting on the release day of the bulletin. The intent of a SIB is to notify the service network of

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin on guidelines for repairing or replacing an electrical harness.

130000 VISIBILITY

Service Bulletin for A/C system receiver-drier replacement guidelines.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Warranty Information Letter announcing Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Improvements for GHG17 After Treatment Systems

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Warranty Information Letter announcing Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Improvements for GHG17 After Treatment Systems

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Information Letter announcing Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Improvements for GHG17 After Treatment Systems

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin for upgrading BHM software for switch expansion module fault SPN 698 FMI 7.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin for upgrading BHM software for switch expansion module fault SPN 698 FMI 7.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin revision to an earlier submission of SB54-308 for October 2019 (19MC2968). The prior submission added new screenshots. This revision adds clarification for vehicle programming.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin about the powertrain PDM and Main PDM bracket being modified to reduce stress and vibration to the Powertrain Power Distribution Module (PTPDM).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin about the powertrain PDM and Main PDM bracket being modified to reduce stress and vibration to the Powertrain Power Distribution Module (PTPDM).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin about the powertrain PDM and Main PDM bracket being modified to reduce stress and vibration to the Powertrain Power Distribution Module (PTPDM).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service bulletin describing that the DiagnoticLink screen images for Chassis ECU programming have ben updated.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin for Air Cleaner Modifications for Dusty Environments

020000 SUSPENSION

Service Bulletin for Hendrickson HaulMaax Rear Suspension Transverse Torque Rod Tower Bracket Replacement

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customer Service Announcement Letter Revision for Dealers/Distributors Accessing DDEC Backdoor Passwords

160000 STRUCTURE

Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure

020000 SUSPENSION

Service Bulletin to fix vehicles which may have an incorrect transverse torque rod tower bracket installed on the rear drive axles at the factory. This can result in cracking at the transverse rod tower where it is welded to the axle housin

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin to provide instructions to replace Ignition Control System.The ICU3 is no longer installed in production, and has been superseded by the ICU3S. When replacing an ICU3, the ICU3S must be installed in its place.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.

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FREIGHTLINER 108SD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER 108SD across all model years (2010, 2026).

115 Total Recalls

3 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER 108SD - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	4	0	View
2025	6	0	View
2024	2	0	View
2023	4	0	View
2022	4	0	View
2021	10	0	View
2020	10	1	View
2019	15	0	View
2018	11	0	View
2017	8	2	View
2016 (current)	11	0
2015	11	0	View
2014	7	0	View
2013	6	0	View
2012	4	0	View
2011	1	0	View
2010	1	0	View

Other FREIGHTLINER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
BUSINESS CLASS M2	507	62	View
CASCADIA	497	398	View
114SD	349	8	View
SPRINTER 3500	312	31	View
SPRINTER 2500	291	64	View
SPRINTER 1500	212	0	View
SPRINTER 4500	210	2	View
COLUMBIA	203	110	View

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 FREIGHTLINER 108SD

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