No complaints are listed for the 2017 Freightliner 122SD. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER 122SD.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2020-04-14. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner (excerpt)
Consequence: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-12-19. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-08-30. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is FL789.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-07-19. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
Consequence: Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL744.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-11-15. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, and 122SD trucks manufactured January 24, 2016, to October 10, 2016 and equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 Load Range G tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.
Consequence: Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected Freightliner vehicles and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. To find a Goodyear dealer, owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-728.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-06-09. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, Western Star 4900SA and 4900FA, and FCCC XCM and XCP trucks manufactured from March 14, 2016, through May 18, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, (excerpt)
Consequence: An engine stall without the ability to restart the engine can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will install a new ECM, and correct ECM calibrations, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-715. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
593 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 234 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 154 |
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| ENGINE | 87 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 67 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 50 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 27 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 24 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 22 |
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11027500
Date: 2025-12-11. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
11016309
Date: 2025-03-20. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11014818
Date: 2025-02-20. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11013196
Date: 2025-01-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
11013204
Date: 2025-01-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11012312
Date: 2024-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management
11011082
Date: 2024-11-21. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
11011588
Date: 2024-11-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management.
11011076
Date: 2024-11-11. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates
11010186
Date: 2024-10-17. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.