No complaints are listed for the 2012 Freightliner 108SD. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER 108SD.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2021-11-17. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: 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 vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to com (excerpt)
Consequence: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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-908. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-04-12. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-03-04. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD vehicle chassis, manufactured from December 3, 2011, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a SmartPlex switch hub module. Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.
Consequence: If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-04-24. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CORONADO VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVE, AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH MARCH 2, 2012. THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE COVER MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, ALLOWING THE COVER TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE VALVE BODY. IF THE COVER SEPARATES FROM THE (excerpt)
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. (excerpt)
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BEFORE JUNE 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
245 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 117 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 32 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 14 |
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| ENGINE | 13 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 12 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11 |
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| STRUCTURE | 11 |
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11031985
Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for M2, 108SD, 114SD - Unable to Program Replacement Bulkhead Module - Certain Model Years
11031974
Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and DiagnosticLink Issues
11007495
Date: 2024-08-28. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for M2, 108SD, 114SD - Unable to Program Replacement Bulkhead Module - Certain Model Years
11007515
Date: 2024-08-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CX Advocate for bulkhead module reprogramming (SS 3146-FTL)
11000985
Date: 2024-05-08. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for M2, 108SD, 114SD - Unable to Program Replacement Bulkhead Module - Certain Model Years
10190551
Date: 2021-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 April 12, 2021.
10189340
Date: 2021-03-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10187532
Date: 2021-02-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink.
10184785
Date: 2020-12-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket
10184029
Date: 2020-12-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN, 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 added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include