2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
The 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD, potentially affecting up to 106 vehicles.
Recall 20V686000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 104 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner EconicSD vehicles. The routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damaged.
Consequence: A damaged power cable wire coming into contact with the ground cable at the battery relay may increase the risk of a fire from overloading the ground connection. Additionally, a damaged ground connection may also result in an unexpected engine stall without warning and inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2020....
View full details →Recall 19V829000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Econic SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains the incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other Than Passenger Cars."
Consequence: The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied with new labels, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-840.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD.
Safety Rating for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20TS-08REV — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Revised Technical Service Letter for Fault Code SPN 2629 FMI 10 on GHG21 936.917 DD8 Dual Stage Turbo with MCM Software Version 14.
17TS-05REV2 — POWER TRAIN
Revised Technical Service Letter for Detroit DT12 TCM GHG17 Only; Bootloader Update. On Detroit DT12 equipped vehicles, it may be necessary to complete an additional step in the programming process when updating the TCM software.
SS1034763 — EQUIPMENT
Service Solution for EconicSD A/C Retro-Fit Instructions. Customer complaint of water/condensation dripping inside vehicle from roof A/C while driving.
SS1034764 — EQUIPMENT
Service Solution for EconicSD Radio Mute with Reverse. If the customer wants to have the radio mute when reverse is selected with shifter pad. The Work Instructions and Harness drawing are attached.
SS1034766 — POWER TRAIN
Service Solution for EconicSD Auto-Neutral Function Retro-Fit Instructions. Auto-Neutral function will allow the transmission to automatically shift to neutral when park brake is set and will allow the transmission to automatically shift back to drive when park brake is released.
SS1034766 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution for EconicSD Auto-Neutral Function Retro-Fit Instructions. Auto-Neutral function will allow the transmission to automatically shift to neutral when park brake is set and will allow the transmission to automatically shift back to drive when park brake is released.
SS1034767 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution for EconicSD Battery Cut-Off Switch Retro-Fit. If customer wants to replace battery switch with lockable battery cut-off switch. Lockable in off position ONLY.
SS1034767 — EQUIPMENT
Service Solution for EconicSD Battery Cut-Off Switch Retro-Fit. If customer wants to replace battery switch with lockable battery cut-off switch. Lockable in off position ONLY.
SS1034788 — POWER TRAIN
Service Solution for EconicSD RP170a Pin 29 Retro-Fit Instructions. The Body Builder requested a 12 volt signal at the X397 connector when the transmission is in neutral.
SS1034788 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution for EconicSD RP170a Pin 29 Retro-Fit Instructions. The Body Builder requested a 12 volt signal at the X397 connector when the transmission is in neutral.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — 0 complaints
- 2020 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD (current)
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — 0 complaints
- 2022 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — 0 complaints
- 2024 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — 0 complaints
- 2025 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — 0 complaints
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- 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