The worst 2016 Freightliner 122SD problems
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Recalls 3
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
Recall number 20V214000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
- Risk
- An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.
Recall number 15V620000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado Glider, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to September 7, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America or Detroit Diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-691.
Recall number 15V613000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Freightliner 122SD 645
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...
- CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
- CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test...
- Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D24R4
- Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D24R4
- Detroit Emission recall for GHG14 DETROIT DD16 Software Reprogramming
- Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D23M3
- CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
- CX Advocate for Oil Suction manifolds
- CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults
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Is the 2016 Freightliner 122SD reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Freightliner 122SD.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Freightliner 122SD?
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How many recalls does the 2016 Freightliner 122SD have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, electrical system and steering.
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