Recall 20V527000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Defect in 2018-2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
RECALL This recall affects up to 9,665 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V527000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 9,665 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2018 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2018 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2018 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2019 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2020 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
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Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 108SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-860.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2026 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V504000 | 2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING | 176 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V046000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER EM2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM | 810 | |
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| 24V736000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 23V806000 | 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 131 |