2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
The 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, potentially affecting up to 36,343 vehicles.
Recall 21V896000 — TIRES
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail...
Consequence: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's...
View full details →Recall 21V896000 — TIRES
| 307 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail...
Consequence: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's...
View full details →Recall 19V370000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 741 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...
Consequence: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
View full details →Recall 18V503000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 1,256 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
Consequence: A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.
View full details →Recall 16V634000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 156 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that...
Consequence: If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.
View full details →Recall 16V206000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 702 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Consequence: Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this...
View full details →Recall 15V586000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 53 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688.
View full details →Recall 15V586000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 53 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688.
View full details →Recall 15V343000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 3,200 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather,...
Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to...
View full details →Recall 14V080000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 3,258 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles manufactured February 19, 2008, through February 11, 2014, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and Cummins Westport Model ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather...
Consequence: The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Daimler's...
View full details →Recall 13V604000 — SEAT BELTS
| 26,310 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become...
Consequence: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD.
Safety Rating for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
Daimler Trucks North America has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TechTalk4364 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tech Talk discussion on Recurring 4364/18 even after 1-box replacement.
TechTalk4364 — EQUIPMENT
Tech Talk discussion on Recurring 4364/18 even after 1-box replacement.
Odyne Service Bu — POWER TRAIN
Odyne Systems, LLC has issued a service bulletin - FSA 00029E Installation of Driveshaft Loop to address u-joint or driveline failure (In case of failure, driveshaft loop limits movement of PTO Driveshaft)
CALFTL54-001 — POWER TRAIN
Customer Advisory Letter on Powertrain PDM and Main PDM Bracket Modification
0502-18 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
0502-18 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Coolant Temperature
sb60157 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Roof Noise, M2 and 108SD 114SD Day Cabs
0303-17 — ENGINE
(CPC)(EPA10-GHG14) and SPN 98 (CPC)(GHG17)
16TL20 — ENGINE
16TL20 HEAVY DUTY ENGINE VALVE STEM SEAL INSTALLING DRIFT AND SLEEVE
FL718 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FL718 FRONT AXLE HUB RATING
326-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
326-15 Main Shaft Speed Sensor
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER 114SD
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 2 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER 114SD (current)
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER 114SD — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints