2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
7 recalls, 3 complaints - 22 TSBs
25V760000 Nov 4, 2025
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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 faste... Read more
Consequence
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
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.
24V668000 Sep 10, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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... Read more
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.
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.
23V238000 Apr 4, 2023
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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 49... Read more
Consequence
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
22V919000 Dec 12, 2022
WHEELS:RIM
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 ... Read more
Consequence
Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
22V722000 Sep 28, 2022
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
22V554000 Jul 29, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
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 in... Read more
Consequence
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
22V394000 Jun 3, 2022
STEERING
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.
Consequence
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 29, 2023
Incident date: Mar 22, 2023
Loud, consistent, cracking sound along the base of the windshield along dashboard. Sounded as if the entire windshield would crack and shatter. Happened at least 3 separate instances, seems to be temperature related and on longer car rides. Once during NE winter with heat cranking it began to make t... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 29, 2023
Incident date: Mar 22, 2023
The rear and drive unit is having issues loud popping sound when driving this is a major safety concern, and seems to be a huge problem across the board as I’ve been reading about on Hyundai forums
WHEELS
Mar 29, 2023
Incident date: Mar 22, 2023
The rear and drive unit is having issues loud popping sound when driving this is a major safety concern, and seems to be a huge problem across the board as I’ve been reading about on Hyundai forums
Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
22 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
SS3144-FTL
Apr 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
SF683
Feb 7, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Field Service Campaign for Detroit Engine Fan HVAC Integration
SF679
Feb 2, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revised Field Service Campaign for Virtual Technician Module. REVISION: The parts table has been updated.
ICI24-004
Feb 2, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Important Campaign Information letter for SF679 Bulletin Revision. REVISION: The parts table has been updated.
SF679
Jan 26, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Service Campaign for Virtual Technician Module
SF678_V2
Dec 5, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Revised Field Service Campaign for Freightliner Snow Plow Light Harness
ICI23-053
Dec 5, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Important Campaign Information Letter for SF678 - Revised Work Instructions. REVISION: Work instructions have been revised starting with the note prior to step 35. Two parts have been added to the parts table which apply to the single plow
ICI23-043
Nov 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Important Campaign Information Letter for SF680 Allison TCM Software Update / TT9108EN
SF678
Nov 13, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Field Service Campaign for Freightliner Snow Plow Light Harness
SF672_V4
Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revised Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
SF672_V4
Nov 3, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Revised Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
ICI23-028
Jul 11, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Important Campaign Information Letter for SF670 Campaign Reactivation
ICI23-027
Jun 30, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Important Campaign Information Letter for SF670 Campaign Suspended
SF670
Jun 19, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Field Service Campaign for Heated Fuel Water Separator
SF672
Jun 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
SF672
Jun 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
SF661_V2
Apr 20, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Revised Freightliner and Western Star Field Service Campaign for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks with Cummins Engines, Cruise Control Indicator Light
SF661
Mar 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Revised Field Service Campaign for Freightliner & Western Star Trucks with Cummins Engines - Cruise Control Indicator Light
CALFTL54-028
Mar 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Advisory Letter for Business Class M2 and 108SD 114SD BCA Fuse Mounting Nuts Torque Inspection
CALFTL31-005
Mar 7, 2023
010000 STEERING
Customer Advisory Letter for 114SD Steering Gear Frame Rail Relief Hole Inspection
SF661
Nov 30, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Field Service Campaign for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks w Cummins Engines - Cruise Control Indicator Light
MYCOM_11232022
Nov 23, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
My Communications for M2 and SD Neutral at Stop Requirement. In alignment with the Canadian GHG Phase II policy, DTNA will now require a Neutral at Stop specification on all 2023 M2 106 (Legacy and Plus) models domiciled in Canada with Cumm
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 (current) | 7 | 3 | |
| 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 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 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 |