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Freightliner 108SD 1999–2021technical service bulletin

Bulletin SB54-278 · NHTSA communication 10181759 · issued Oct 27, 2020

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
1999–2021
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. When troubleshooting Powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeterà ® is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.