NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2021 Freightliner 122SD, 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 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER 122SD.
Recalls
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6 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: 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.
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.
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.
Date: 2020-09-03. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence: If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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.
Manufacturer communications
104 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 35 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 27 |
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| ENGINE | 18 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 18 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 7 |
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| STEERING | 6 |
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| SUSPENSION | 6 |
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11031966
Date: 2026-04-09. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Fleet Communications for solenoid issues
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
11024969
Date: 2025-10-16. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
CX Advocate for TufTrac M12 Bolts (TSB-32-057-FTL)
11025094
Date: 2025-10-16. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer
11023690
Date: 2025-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
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
11014775
Date: 2025-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Technical Service Bulletin for GHG17 and Newer DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts