The worst 2020 Freightliner Econic SD problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner EconicSD vehicles. The routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damaged.
- Risk
- A damaged power cable wire coming into contact with the ground cable at the battery relay may increase the risk of a fire from overloading the ground connection. Additionally, a damaged ground connection may also result in an unexpected engine stall without warning and inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-867.
Recall number 20V686000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Econic SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains the incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied with new labels, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-840.
Recall number 19V829000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Freightliner Econic SD 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
- Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
- CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
- CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
- Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown
- Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags
- Revised Technical Service Letter for Fault Code SPN 2629 FMI 10 on GHG21 936.917 DD8 Dual Stage Turbo with...
- Starting on November 23, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.13 (Build 4527) was made available
- Warranty Information Letter for Body Builder/Truck Equipment Manufacturer Demonstration Program.
- Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes
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Questions about the 2020 Freightliner Econic SD
Is the 2020 Freightliner Econic SD reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 Freightliner Econic SD.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Freightliner Econic SD?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 Freightliner Econic SD have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
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