NHTSA Recall 20V527000: Electrical system: wiring and engine and engine cooling
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,665 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V527000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-860 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | September 1, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V527000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.