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.
The worst 2023 Freightliner 114SD problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 7
Suspension: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 25V760000 · Recall details
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 24V668000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 23V238000 · Recall details
Tires
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 22V919000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 22V722000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 22V554000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V394000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Freightliner 114SD 132
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair...
- Customer Advisory Letter for Torque Converter Parameter Mismatch
- Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with...
- Technical Service Bulletin for Front Lighting Ground Splice Pack Failure
- Revised Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
- Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for PTO Mode Delay for Driving PTO
- Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment
- Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
- Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for Detroit Assurance Parameters for an Obstructed Multi-Purpose...
- Warranty Information letter for Reman Parts Usage Policy Reminder
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Is the 2023 Freightliner 114SD reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Freightliner 114SD, fewer than a typical 114SD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Freightliner 114SD?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 Freightliner 114SD have?
7 recalls, covering suspension, forward collision avoidance and steering.
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