2016 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
15 recalls, 0 complaints - 857 TSBs
21V896000 Nov 17, 2021
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
20V525000 Aug 31, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autohaulers built on Freightliner 114SD chassis. Movement of the cab during operation may cause the battery cable to contact the bottom of the cab, possibly damaging the cable.
Consequence
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the cable cannot be damaged, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
19V370000 May 14, 2019
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.
17V402000 Jun 26, 2017
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.
17V043000 Jan 19, 2017
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.
16V658000 Sep 13, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class and 114 SD trucks manufactured March 10, 2015, to July 11, 2016. The brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued, allowing the bolts to loosen and d... Read more
Consequence
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for the proper torque and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on January 26, ... Read more
16V634000 Aug 31, 2016
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.
16V206000 Apr 12, 2016
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.
16V207000 Apr 12, 2016
TIRES
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks manufactured from June 10, 2015, through October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have front axles that have a 20,000 pound capacity, however, the installed Bridgestone R249 front tires hav... Read more
Consequence
The operator may unintentionally overload the tires, possibly causing tire failure thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front tires with tires of a higher load capacity, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-706.
15V859000 Dec 22, 2015
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
15V620000 Oct 2, 2015
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.
15V617000 Oct 1, 2015
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.
15V613000 Sep 30, 2015
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
15V586000 Sep 22, 2015
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.
15V343000 Jun 3, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pr... Read more
Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be ... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
857 manufacturer communications from 580 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 127 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 92 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 89 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 81 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 66 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 34 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 33 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 32 |
ICI24-006
Feb 20, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Important Campaign Information letter for FL974 - Revised Bulletin & Population
FL974
Feb 20, 2024
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
FL974
Jan 19, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage
SB49-042
Feb 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Freightliner Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps.
SB54-320
Apr 30, 2021
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
16TS-08REV
Apr 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Detroit Technical Service Letter for DD13 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Head Gasket Change.
WI21-009
Apr 19, 2021
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
WI21-008
Apr 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
SB83-155
Mar 24, 2021
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.
WP21-007
Mar 22, 2021
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
WP21-007
Mar 22, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
SB54-308
Feb 25, 2021
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink.
SB54-308
Feb 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink.
21OEM-06
Feb 19, 2021
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
ICI21-003
Feb 15, 2021
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
WI21-006
Feb 15, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.
WI21-006
Feb 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.
WI21-006
Feb 15, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.
WI21-006
Feb 15, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.
WI20-014R
Feb 8, 2021
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
WI21-004
Feb 1, 2021
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
WI21-004
Feb 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
21TS-01
Jan 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Det
21TS-01
Jan 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Det
21TS-03
Jan 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps. There is a short supply of exhaust clamps, part number DDE A6809950502, used as inlet and outlet exhaust clamps on GHG17 heavy duty engines (DD13, DD15 and DD16) with
21TS-03
Jan 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps. There is a short supply of exhaust clamps, part number DDE A6809950502, used as inlet and outlet exhaust clamps on GHG17 heavy duty engines (DD13, DD15 and DD16) with
WI21-003
Jan 25, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change,
WI21-003
Jan 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change,
WI21-003
Jan 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change,
SB35-036
Dec 23, 2020
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
WP20-018R
Dec 8, 2020
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
WP20-018R
Dec 8, 2020
010000 STEERING
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
WP20-018
Dec 7, 2020
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
WP20-018
Dec 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
WP20-018
Dec 7, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
WP20-018
Dec 7, 2020
010000 STEERING
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
SB54-278
Oct 27, 2020
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
SB54-278
Oct 27, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
20TS-06
Oct 12, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DDC Technical Service Letter for GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts. Some GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty oil pans may experience an issue with the oil pan drain plug insert spinning during removal or installation while co
20TS-06
Oct 12, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DDC Technical Service Letter for GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts. Some GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty oil pans may experience an issue with the oil pan drain plug insert spinning during removal or installation while co
SB35-036
Oct 7, 2020
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
SB35-036
Oct 7, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
JOYSON LTR
Sep 29, 2020
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
TechTalk4725
Sep 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
TechTalk4725
Sep 22, 2020
010000 STEERING
Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
TechTalk7679
Sep 15, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tech Talk discussion on repair verification for codes like 'low air flow' when a trailer is not available.
20CSA-15
Aug 31, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12 Service Pack 2. On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Service Pack (SP) 2 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and Professional will be made available to download from the Detroit Diese
20CSA-15
Aug 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12 Service Pack 2. On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Service Pack (SP) 2 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and Professional will be made available to download from the Detroit Diese
20CSA-15
Aug 31, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12 Service Pack 2. On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Service Pack (SP) 2 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and Professional will be made available to download from the Detroit Diese
ICI20-022R
Aug 11, 2020
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
SB54-315
Aug 7, 2020
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.
SB54-315
Aug 7, 2020
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.
SB54-315
Aug 7, 2020
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.
SB54-315
Aug 7, 2020
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.
ICI20-022
Aug 3, 2020
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
WI20-014
Aug 3, 2020
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
WI20-012
Aug 3, 2020
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.
SB31-043
Jul 28, 2020
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
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
SB31-043
Jul 28, 2020
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
20TS-05
Jul 27, 2020
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
20OEM-05
Jul 27, 2020
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.
20CSA-10
Jul 27, 2020
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.
SB54-334
Jul 24, 2020
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
SB54-334
Jul 24, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
20CSA-09
Jul 23, 2020
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,
SB60-171
Jul 10, 2020
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
20CSA-08
Jun 10, 2020
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
WI20-008
Apr 27, 2020
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
WP20-007
Apr 23, 2020
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
WP20-006
Apr 23, 2020
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
WP20-005
Apr 22, 2020
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)
WI20-004
Apr 21, 2020
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
WI20-004
Apr 21, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
SB54-327
Apr 17, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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
SB54-327
Apr 17, 2020
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
SB32-033
Mar 30, 2020
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
20CSA-04
Mar 20, 2020
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.
20CSA-04
Mar 20, 2020
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.
03.2020 Campaign
Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers.
SB00-038
Mar 17, 2020
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.
SB00-038
Mar 17, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
Freightliner Service Bulletin for vibration troubleshooting - finding the cause. This version replaces the version dated 5/1/14 and adds New Cascadia.
WP20-002
Mar 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
WP20-002
Mar 17, 2020
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
02.2020 Campaign
Mar 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
SB54-290
Feb 14, 2020
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.
20CSA-01
Jan 31, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
20CSA-01
Jan 31, 2020
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
SB83-119
Jan 16, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin for A/C system receiver-drier replacement guidelines.
SB54-290
Jan 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin on guidelines for repairing or replacing an electrical harness.
WI19-022
Jan 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter announcing Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Improvements for GHG17 After Treatment Systems
WI19-022
Jan 2, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warranty Information Letter announcing Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Improvements for GHG17 After Treatment Systems
WI19-022
Jan 2, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Information Letter announcing Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Improvements for GHG17 After Treatment Systems
SB54-319
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.
SB54-319
Nov 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.
SB54-320
Nov 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin for upgrading BHM software for switch expansion module fault SPN 698 FMI 7.
SB54-320
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin for upgrading BHM software for switch expansion module fault SPN 698 FMI 7.
SB54-315
Nov 1, 2019
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).
SB54-315
Nov 1, 2019
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).
SB54-315
Nov 1, 2019
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).
SB54-308
Nov 1, 2019
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.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER 114SD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE12018
Opened: Jun 25, 2012 , Closed: Sep 20, 2012
Air Brake Reservoir Bracket Fracture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles had allegedly experienced a fracture of one or more support brackets resulting in an unsecured air brake reservoir.This could result in a loss of... Read more
FREIGHTLINER 114SD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER 114SD across all model years (2007, 2026).
167
Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER 114SD - 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 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | View |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 15 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |