2023 Freightliner 114SD recalls and problems

The 2023 Freightliner 114SD has 7 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Freightliner dealer.

Recalls
7
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2023 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Freightliner 114SD recalls

Recall 25V-760: Suspension

Reported Nov 4, 2025 · 18,783 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.

Recall 24V-668: Forward Collision Avoidance, Exterior Lighting

Reported Sep 10, 2024 · 16,890 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.

Risk: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.

Recall 23V-238: Steering

Reported Apr 4, 2023 · 306 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.

Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.

Recall 22V-919: Tires, Wheels

Reported Dec 12, 2022 · 49 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Risk: Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-962.

Recall 22V-722: Steering

Reported Sep 28, 2022 · 36 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.

Recall 22V-554: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jul 29, 2022 · 1,375 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB, XCM, S2RV 106CAB, XCR, XCS, and 2023 Western Star 4700, 49X, and 47X vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.

Risk: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.

Recall 22V-394: Steering

Reported Jun 3, 2022 · 3,573 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2, 108SD, and 114SD vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may become detached, which can cause a loss of steering control.

Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 1, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-937.

2023 Freightliner 114SD problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2023 Freightliner 114SD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Mar 29, 2023
The drive shaft fwd carrier bearing was missing 2 of the 3 bolt that hold it to the cross member. Being held with one bolt change the center line of the drive shaft moving towards the driver's side of the truck this resulted the the drive shaft rubbing on a air tank hanger. I do have pictures. It looks like the missing bolts where never installed.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Freightliner 114SD have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2023 Freightliner 114SD: 25V-760 (suspension), 24V-668 (forward collision avoidance, exterior lighting), 23V-238 (steering), 22V-919 (tires, wheels), 22V-722 (steering) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Freightliner 114SD?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1).

Are Freightliner recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Freightliner dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.