CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Freightliner 122SD has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).
2018 Freightliner 122SD recalls
Clutch Can Fail, Allowing Vehicle to Move Unexpectedly
An internal component inside the clutch assembly may fail.
Rear reflective tape may be hidden, reducing visibility to other drivers
On certain heavy trucks, the mudflap hanger bracket may partially cover the rear reflective tape.
Clutch Defect Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement
A component inside the Eaton ECA heavy-duty clutch assembly may fail, which can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Loose Steering Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
Certain 2017 Freightliner custom chassis trucks may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Fuel Line Can Burst and Engine May Stall
Certain heavy trucks with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines may have a fuel line that bursts during certain driving conditions, such as on a long downhill grade.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Some heavy trucks may have had the bolts that hold the air disc brake calipers insufficiently tightened during manufacturing.
Fuel pump gear can slip, causing sudden engine stall
The fuel pump drive gear on certain engines in these trucks and chassis may slip on its drive shaft, which can cause the fuel pump to stop working.
Tow hooks may fail during recovery, risking injury
Certain 2018 heavy-duty trucks have tow hooks used for recovery operations that may fail during use.
Most common 2018 Freightliner 122SD problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
tread separation on brand new steer tires, this truck and another with 11000.00$ damage. the tires are a goodyear marathon lhs 11r/22.5. all tires failed built in cali columbia. sent tire to goodyear and they rejected claim twice. independent dealers plural all confirm tread separation due to manufacture defect. they day saturday night sept 20 this tire failed exactly the same way as on peterbilt. have pics of all failures dot numbers and as i said the tire that are failing all have same dot number made in columbia, goodyear rejects all defects.
2018 Freightliner 122SD questions
Does the 2018 Freightliner 122SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2018 Freightliner 122SD: Clutch Can Fail, Allowing Vehicle to Move Unexpectedly; Rear reflective tape may be hidden, reducing visibility to other drivers; Clutch Defect Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement; Loose Steering Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering Control; Fuel Line Can Burst and Engine May Stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Freightliner 122SD?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Freightliner 122SD has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.