NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2023 Freightliner 114SD, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER 114SD.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
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.
Date: 2024-09-10. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Defect: 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 body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illumina (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-04-04. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the stee (excerpt)
Consequence: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-12-12. Systems: TIRES, WHEELS.
Defect: 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 not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requireme (excerpt)
Consequence: Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-09-28. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-07-29. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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 internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-06-03. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
130 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 41 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 23 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| STEERING | 5 |
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11036683
Date: 2026-08-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Technical Service Bulletin for Front Lighting Ground Splice Pack Failure
11036662
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Revised Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
11035546
Date: 2026-07-22. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for PTO Mode Delay for Driving PTO
11035536
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Other. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment
11034535
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
11033090
Date: 2026-05-21. Type: Other. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for Detroit Assurance Parameters for an Obstructed Multi-Purpose Camera View
11033097
Date: 2026-05-20. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Warranty Information letter for Reman Parts Usage Policy Reminder
11033089
Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for RSS with PTO Engagement
11031997
Date: 2026-04-30. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Field Service campaign for 114SD Airliner 69K Crossmembers
11031998
Date: 2026-04-30. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Field Service campaign for 114SD Airliner 69K Crossmembers