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2021 Freightliner 108SD problems

No complaints are listed for the 2021 Freightliner 108SD. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER 108SD.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
10
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
60,604
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
135

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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10 recalls.

25V760000

Date: 2025-11-04. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: 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 fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V237000

Date: 2023-04-04. Systems: VISIBILITY.

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, 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 FL969.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V105000

Date: 2023-02-20. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

Consequence: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V896000

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.

21V369000

Date: 2021-05-19. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

Consequence: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V326000

Date: 2021-05-07. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner Custom Chass XC Chassis, 108SD, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-886.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V256000

Date: 2021-04-12. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.

Consequence: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V660000

Date: 2020-10-27. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.

Consequence: A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-866.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V634000

Date: 2020-10-14. Systems: EQUIPMENT, TIRES.

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900 and Freightliner Coronado, 108SD and 114SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (excerpt)

Consequence: Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-864. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

20V527000

Date: 2020-09-01. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 108SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning. (excerpt)

Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

135 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT31
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING29
ENGINE25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22
POWER TRAIN22
STEERING10
SERVICE BRAKES7
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY6

11031974

Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and DiagnosticLink Issues

11031966

Date: 2026-04-09. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Fleet Communications for solenoid issues

11030500

Date: 2026-03-19. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

CX Advocate for 1810/02 ABS longitudinal acceleration fault (TSB-54-104-WST,TSB-54-379-FTL)

11029519

Date: 2026-02-25. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

Fleet Communications for TSB-54-379-FTL & TSB-54-104-WST ESC warning lamp and ECU replacement

11028071

Date: 2026-01-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ESC Warning Lamp and ECU Replacement

11028064

Date: 2026-01-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

Technical Service Bulletin for ESC Warning Lamp and ECU Replacement

11027493

Date: 2025-12-11. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.

Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging

11027500

Date: 2025-12-11. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles

11024958

Date: 2025-10-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.

CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues

11025094

Date: 2025-10-16. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
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108SD0

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