2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

6RecallsNHTSA Verified0ComplaintsLimited Data2InvestigationsLimited Data
Expert Verdict
โš ๏ธElevated Concerns

This 2025 model shows concerning reliability, primarily driven by 6 recallsโ€”above the FREIGHTLINER averageโ€”centered on the steering.

Key Factor:elevated steering issues

๐Ÿ“‹Why This Matters

Brake and steering systems are the foundation of vehicle control. Issues in these areas directly influence insurance risk assessments.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Given this model year's elevated concern level, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

Focus Area:critical safety systems
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Various
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.5)
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    Summary:
Critical Component: Various

Safety & Reliability Score

38/100
Poor

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-48
Complaint Impact-4.5
Investigation Impact-10

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD

Model Year2025
MakeFREIGHTLINER
Model108SD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Mar24
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr24
RECALLRecall Issued
May24
ISSUEFirst Report
Oct24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
NEWProduction
May25
RECALLRecall Issued
Dec25
RECALLRecall Issued
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No Consumer Complaints Reported

Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.

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Primary Risk Areas

WHEELSSTEERINGFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESERVICE BRAKES, AIRSUSPENSION

Official Safety Recalls (6)

Campaign: 24V393000

WHEELS:HUB

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.

Additional Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 24V402000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Consequence

Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.

Additional Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 24V571000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.

Consequence

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1007.

Additional Notes

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.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 24V668000

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.

Consequence

Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.

Additional Notes

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.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 25V601000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.

Consequence

A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 25V760000

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 3, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

NHTSA Investigations

2 investigations

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 108SD.

INV-2025-1000๐ŸŸข Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 108SD performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 27,458
INV-2025-1001๐ŸŸข Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 108SD performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 10,388

Consumer Complaints

0 complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD?

Yes, the 2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD has 6 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including WHEELS:HUB, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING.

Is the 2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD safe to drive?

The 2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD has 6 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2025 FREIGHTLINER 108SD has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local FREIGHTLINER dealer.

๐Ÿ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

๐Ÿ“‰Elevated Activity

Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows declining reliability trends, largely due to new steering components introduced in this generation. Recall frequency increased 200% versus the 2024 version.

๐ŸŽฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Steering

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm steering recalls are complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all steering recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaigns:24V40200024V571000
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Wheels

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm wheels recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all wheels recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:24V393000
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Forward collision avoidance

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm forward collision avoidance recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all forward collision avoidance recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:24V668000
๐Ÿ’กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your FREIGHTLINER dealer to verify recall completion status.

๐ŸงญWhat This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 6 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FREIGHTLINER dealer.
  • If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyโ€”recall repairs are always free.
  • Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request full service history and documentation of all recall completions.
  • Consider whether adjacent model years (2024 or 2026) show better safety metrics.
  • Budget for thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on known problem areas.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: January 10, 2026.