2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
The 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION, SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, potentially affecting up to 123,882 vehicles.
Recall 23V105000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 60,604 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Consequence: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This...
View full details →Recall 20V539000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| 103 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
Consequence: If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712....
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD.
Safety Rating for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20TS-07REV — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Revised Technical Service Letter for Cold Weather Faults on GHG17/21 DD13 with MCM Software Version 14. Due to colder weather, there may be an increase in the frequency of faults, noted below, on GHG17/21 DD13 trucks built after June 5th 2019. This is due to a calibration issue in the...
TechTalk8143 — EQUIPMENT
Tech Talk discussion on F/L SD PTO addition.
TechTalk8143 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Talk discussion on F/L SD PTO addition.
SF599 — POWER TRAIN
Field Service Campaign for Allison Transmission Flex Plate Bolts. On certain vehicles with DD13 engines, incorrect bolts were installed in the flex plate. The flex plate bolts will be replaced.
SB98-015 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Bulletin for paint finish standards. Delfleet One has been added for aftermarket use. This version replaces service bulletin dated May 5, 2017.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER 122SD
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 1 complaint
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2020 FREIGHTLINER 122SD (current)
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 1 complaint
- 2022 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2023 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2024 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 0 complaints
- 2025 FREIGHTLINER 122SD — 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