2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
The 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, potentially affecting up to 74,564 vehicles.
Recall 20V214000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 63,175 vehicles affected
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 FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially...
Consequence: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 15V613000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
| 10,843 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado Glider, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to September 7, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened.
Consequence: If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America or Detroit Diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer...
View full details →Recall 15V620000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
| 273 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control...
Consequence: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.
View full details →Recall 15V620000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 273 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control...
Consequence: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB54-308 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink.
TechTalk8018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tech Talk discussion on Idle Validation Failed High.
TechTalk8018 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Tech Talk discussion on Idle Validation Failed High.
TechTalk8018 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Talk discussion on Idle Validation Failed High.
sb00044 — EQUIPMENT
Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
D18M3-REV1 Heavy — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Field Service Campaign D18M3-REV1 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Oil Suction Manifold
0404-18 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
0404-18 GHG17 DD8 - Aftertreatment Systems - Diesel Particulate Filter End Cap
sb49040 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb49040 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Pressure Line Disconnected at the Doser ConnectionB
0310-17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
(MCM) (GHG17)
0205-17 SPN 5210 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0205-17 SPN 521052 (MCM) (GHG17)
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER 122SD
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 1 complaint
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD (current)
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 1 complaint
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 1 complaint
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