2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
The 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD, potentially affecting up to 104 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD.
Safety Rating for the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SS1034764 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
SS1034765 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Service Solution for EconicSD Marker Light on with Ignition off and Battery Switch on Retro-Fit. This Retro-fit allows the customer to verify the battery switch is turned off by looking at the cab marker light. When the ignition switch is off and the battery switch is on, the cab marker...
SS1034765 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Service Solution for EconicSD Marker Light on with Ignition off and Battery Switch on Retro-Fit. This Retro-fit allows the customer to verify the battery switch is turned off by looking at the cab marker light. When the ignition switch is off and the battery switch is on, the cab marker...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 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 — 0 complaints
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD (current)
- 2022 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — 0 complaints
- 2024 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — 0 complaints
- 2025 FREIGHTLINER ECONIC SD — 0 complaints
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