Freightliner 108sd — Suspension
High risk
Nov 4, 2025
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the fasteners for the axle clamp(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the clamps could loosen. If this happens, the axle could move and cause a
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x
Freightliner 108sd — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 10, 2024
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the brake lights not to work when the brakes are automatically applied during emergency braking. Safety Risk: Brake lights
Also affects: Western Star 57x, Western Star 47x, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 49x, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Jun 4, 2024
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, the ball stud on the tie rod(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Ris
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114sd, Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x
Freightliner 108sd — Visual System
High risk
Apr 4, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain trucks, the spline teeth in the windshield wiper arm(s) could wear and break. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work properly.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) M2 Sport Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Feb 20, 2023
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the joint connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the joint could loosen and separate, causing a loss of
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner 108sd — Tires
High risk
Dec 12, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Sep 28, 2022
Model years: 2023
Issue: On certain trucks, the tie rod end clamps could crack and loosen. If this happens, the threads on the tie rod end could become damaged and the tie rod end could separate. Th
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x
Freightliner 108sd — Engine
High risk
Jul 29, 2022
Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47x
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Jun 3, 2022
Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, a bolt for the upper joint on the steering shaft may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the joint could disconnect and cause a loss of steering.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner 108sd — Tires
High risk
Nov 17, 2021
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900
Freightliner 108sd — Fuel System
High risk
May 7, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis, Western Star 4700, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Apr 12, 2021
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain trucks, the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts may be defective and could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis
Freightliner 108sd — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 16, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain trucks equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), a component within the clutch assembly could fail. If this happens, the
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700
Freightliner 108sd — Engine
High risk
Sep 1, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the engine wire harness could be damaged by contact with various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If this happens, the engine could stall
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner 108sd — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 4, 2019
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain trucks equipped with electronic stability control (ESC), the brake lights may turn on when the automatic traction control (ATC) activates. Canadian regulations do not al
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4700
Freightliner 108sd — Brakes
High risk
May 17, 2019
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Dec 20, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the bolts that join the steering and tie rod arm to the steering knuckle may not have been properly tightened. This could lead to a separation of the tie rod a
Also affects: Western Star 4700, Western Star 5900, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4900, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner 108sd — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 19, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-488. On certain vehicles equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), an
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 5700, Freightliner 122sd, Western Star 4700
Freightliner 108sd — Brakes
High risk
Oct 9, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead t
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xb Chassis, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, Western Star 5700
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Sep 19, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain trucks, the steering shaft assembly may not have been installed correctly. This could cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels, resulti
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner 108sd — Brakes
High risk
Jun 27, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the required check valve may not have been installed in one of the ports of the spring brake modulation valve. In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner 108sd — Wheels
High risk
Aug 30, 2016
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the specified front axle weight limit may be greater than the hub capacity. If the axle load exceeds the maximum weight capacity of the hub, there is an increa
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado, Western Star 4800
Freightliner 108sd — Brakes
High risk
Apr 22, 2016
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension due to incorrect caliper orientation. This could reduce rear brake effectiveness which would res
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner 108sd — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 16, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB or ISL engines, the fuel filter shell and nut plate could separate, causing a fuel leak and also causing the engine to stall. Stalling
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) M2 Sport Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mb Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mc Chassis
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Oct 16, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles built with a front axle built by Detroit Axles, the steering arm bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened at time of assembly. This could allow the bolt to
Also affects: Freightliner Coronado Glider, Freightliner Columbia Glider, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner 108sd — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 27, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain trucks, the seat belts may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may no
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner 108sd — Electrical
High risk
Mar 20, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the customizable SmartPlex switch hub module may experience intermittent electrical shorts. As a range of equipment may have been connected to the switch hub mod
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner 108sd — Wheels
High risk
Oct 19, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In additio
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado, Western Star 4700
Freightliner 108sd — Brakes
High risk
Apr 23, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the quick release valve (QRV) cover may not have been welded correctly during manufacturing process and may become loose or separate from the valve body. If this
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner 108sd — Steering
High risk
Mar 30, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, an incorrect steering wheel fastener may have been installed during vehicle assembly. The incorrect nut may not provide the clamp load required to fully seat t
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia
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