- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
- The risk
- Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Freightliner 122SD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Freightliner 122SD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in February 2023 for the connection.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 122SD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Freightliner 122SD recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
- The risk
- If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
- The fix
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.
- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
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Freightliner 122SD: every year compared
All 122SD years2020 Freightliner 122SD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner 122SD | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 26 | 21 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 8 | 12 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 12 Passenger Van | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 15 Passenger Van | 7 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Freightliner 108SD | 1 | 10 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Freightliner 122SD
Does the 2020 Freightliner 122SD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Freightliner 122SD: connection (February 2023); multiple axle (September 2020); exterior lighting (April 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Freightliner 122SD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Freightliner 122SD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner 122SD year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner 122SD years have the most complaints?
2013 (1), 2021 (1). See every Freightliner 122SD year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Freightliner 122SD has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data