2022 Freightliner 108sd problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Suspension:critical Fasteners 2025-11-04 · campaign 25V760000 · 18,783 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages 2023-04-04 · campaign 23V237000 · 57,504 vehicles
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.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2021-05-19 · campaign 21V369000 · 8,482 vehicles
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.
Risk: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2021-04-12 · campaign 21V256000 · 12,470 vehicles
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.
Risk: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (120)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-04 · MAN 0000072868 · Other
detroit transmissions manual update for symptom diagnostics — dt12 c/d box range shift to neutral with reversing events (aborts)
Electrical System 2026-04-15 · SS 3124-FTL · Other
service solution for legacy m2 bulkhead module (bhm) replacement and diagnosticlink issues
Engine 2026-03-19 · CXA 03_26_Surge Tank · Other
cx advocate for discolored coolant surge tanks (24csa-20)
Service Brakes 2026-03-19 · CXA 03_26_ABS LA Fault · Other
cx advocate for 1810/02 abs longitudinal acceleration fault (tsb-54-104-wst,tsb-54-379-ftl)
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-02-25 · FleetCom_PB-47-903-FTL · Other
fleet communications for parts bulletin on fluorosilicone fuel tank cap seals
Service Brakes 2026-02-25 · FleetCom_ESC Warning Lamp · Other
fleet communications for tsb-54-379-ftl & tsb-54-104-wst esc warning lamp and ecu replacement
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.