2026 Freightliner 114sd 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.
Service Brakes, Air:critical Fasteners 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V601000 · 402 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or whe
Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Steering:critical Fasteners 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V603000 · 343 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2025-03-25 · campaign 25V187000 · 1,968 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
Service bulletins (91)
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 2026-09-17 · CXA 09_26_Chelsea PTO · Other
cx advocate for chelsea pto quality notice (tsb 26-059 ftl, tsb-26-010 wst).
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · ICI23-018R6 · Other
revised important campaign information letter for loves travel shops authorized campaign program for sf732
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)
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-09-03 · SF735-DLR LTR · Service Campaign
revised field service campaign for adaptive cruise control (acc): cummins medium duty engines
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-09-03 · SF735-Bulletin · Service Campaign
revised field service campaign for adaptive cruise control (acc): cummins medium duty engines
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-09-03 · ICI26-013 · Other
important campaign information letter for sf735 - campaign reactivated
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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