2018–2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2018–2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2018–2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall: Engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air…
NHTSA campaign 20V527000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 1, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 108SD | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner | 114SD | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V527000 (manufacturer number FL-860). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.