FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V527000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-28 2020-09-01 2020-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-860

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9665

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 108SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-860.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.