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2018-2021 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others recall: wiring

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on September 1, 2020. It covers about 9,665 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,665
reported
Sep 1, 2020
owners notified
Oct 28, 2020
related complaints
1

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 20V527000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 20V527000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others wiring?

Yes. Recall 20V527000, reported on September 1, 2020, covers about 9,665 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V527000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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