2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

9RecallsNHTSA Verified0ComplaintsLimited Data3InvestigationsLimited Data
Expert Verdict
⚠ī¸Elevated Concerns

The 2025 Freightliner 114SD showcases a concerning reliability profile due to multiple recalls related to steering and braking components. With notable issues in critical systems like wheel hubs and tie rods, it is vital for owners to remain vigilant about potential safety risks.

Key Factor:Multiple critical recalls

📋Why This Matters

The defects present in the 2025 Freightliner 114SD significantly impact passenger safety, particularly for children who may be seated in the back. The potential for wheel hub detachment poses an immediate risk of losing vehicle control, while failures in the tie rod assembly could result in steering loss. These situations are particularly dangerous and highlight the need for stringent safety measures and immediate attention from manufacturers and owners alike.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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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 (0.3)
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    Summary: Considering the volume of recalls and their implications, this model exhibits a reliability trend that raises alarms regarding overall safety. While Freightliner is known for its engineering quality, the presence of such defects does not align with expectations for passenger protection, especially when children are involved.
Critical Component: Various

Safety & Reliability Score

8/100
Poor

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-72
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-15

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD

Model Year2025
MakeFREIGHTLINER
Model114SD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
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Apr24
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May24
ISSUEFirst Report
Oct24
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Jan25
NEWProduction
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Dec25
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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 114SD. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.

🛠ī¸ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

WHEELSSTEERINGFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESERVICE BRAKES, AIRSUSPENSION

đŸŽ¯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Service brakes

Issue: Potential failure due to multiple recall alerts related to brake systems.

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Ensure brakes are inspected immediately by a qualified technician.

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Verify if all recall work has been completed before purchasing.

2

Steering

Issue: Tie rod separation risks leading to loss of steering control.

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Monitor steering performance closely and seek professional advice if any abnormalities occur.

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Inquire about any past issues with steering components and confirm repairs have been executed as per manufacturer recommendations.

3

Wheels

Issue: Loosening wheel hub fasteners could lead to complete detachment while driving, presenting serious safety hazards.

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'Conduct regular inspections focusing on wheel assembly integrity.'

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'Check service history specifically regarding wheel hub integrity.'

💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your FREIGHTLINER dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (9)

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: 24V509000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.

Consequence

The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.

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: 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: 25V295000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1019.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 25V603000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle steering control increases 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 November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.

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

3 investigations

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 114SD.

INV-2025-1000đŸŸĸ Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 114SD performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 46,834
INV-2025-1001đŸŸĸ Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 114SD performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 44,764
INV-2025-1002đŸŸĸ Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 114SD performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 51,748

Consumer Complaints

0 complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

'What should I know about the safety recalls on the 2025 Freightliner 114SD?'

'The 2025 Freightliner 114SD has been issued several recalls mainly centered around its braking and steering systems. Key concerns involve potential failures that can lead to severe accidents, making it essential for current owners to address these recalls promptly with certified dealerships.'

'How do the early failure rates impact new buyers of the Freightliner 114SD?'

'For prospective buyers, understanding that peak failure rates occur within the first 20k miles means they should prioritize checking service records and ensuring all recalls have been addressed before finalizing their purchase. This diligence helps mitigate risks associated with mechanical failures shortly after acquiring the vehicle.'

📊Year-over-Year Context

📉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.

🧭What 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 9 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FREIGHTLINER dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in FREIGHTLINER's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Critical: Demand official documentation showing every FREIGHTLINER recall has been satisfied.
  • Investigate whether later 114SD iterations (2026+) rectified these persistent issues.
  • A pre-purchase inspection by a FREIGHTLINER specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.