TSB: FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA (2012–2022)

Bulletin SB83-155 — March 24, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSB83-155
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER
Models108SD, 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA
Model Years2012–2022
Date IssuedMarch 24, 2021
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 25, 2021
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Vehicles Affected44 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized FREIGHTLINER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SB83-155) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.