FREIGHTLINER 2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD vehicles due to suspension:multiple axle issues. If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, incr.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026