The worst 2022 Freightliner 122SD problems
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Recalls 3
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
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
- Risk
- Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Recall number 21V369000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Recall number 21V256000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Freightliner 122SD 61
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 discolored coolant surge tanks (24CSA-20)
- Fleet Communications for Hood Tilt CPC update and OI Comfort Mode parameters
- Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
- Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location
- CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
- CX Advocate for TufTrac M12 Bolts (TSB-32-057-FTL)
- CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer
- Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
- My communications for DTNA Announces Extended Coverage Policy Updates
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Is the 2022 Freightliner 122SD reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2022 Freightliner 122SD.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Freightliner 122SD?
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How many recalls does the 2022 Freightliner 122SD have?
3 recalls, covering suspension and steering.
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