Model year

2016 Freightliner 122SD

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year374k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Freightliner 122SD by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

No campaigns match these filters.Reset filters
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

No campaigns match these filters.Reset filters
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Freightliner 122SD

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Freightliner 122SD
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-214Apr 14, 2020Rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the roadLighting63,175Inspection
15V-620Oct 2, 2015Affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and…Electrical system273Part replacement
15V-613Sep 30, 2015In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightenedSteering10,843Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Freightliner 122SD

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    645 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • CXA 3_25_NOx Mar 20, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • CXA 2_25_NOx Feb 20, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • CXA 1_16_NOx Jan 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • CXA 1_16_CARB Truck Chec Jan 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
    • ICI24-051 Dec 19, 2024 · Other
      Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D24R4 - Campaign Reactivated
    • ICI24-050 Dec 16, 2024 · Other
      Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D24R4 - Campaign Inactivated
    • D24R4-OWN LTR Nov 27, 2024 · Emissions
      Detroit Emission recall for GHG14 DETROIT DD16 Software Reprogramming
    • D24R4-DLR LTR Nov 27, 2024 · Emissions
      Detroit Emission recall for GHG14 DETROIT DD16 Software Reprogramming
    • D24R4-Bulletin Nov 27, 2024 · Emissions
      Detroit Emission recall for GHG14 DETROIT DD16 Software Reprogramming
    • CXA 11_21_CARB Truck Chec Nov 21, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
    • WI24-019 Nov 11, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
      Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates
    • CXA_10_17_CARB Truck Chec Oct 17, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
    • ICI24-031 Aug 15, 2024 · Other
      Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D23M3 - Campaign Reactivated and Extended. Field Service Campaign D23M3 - GHG17 DETROITTM DD16® Vibration Damper Replacement has been extended for an additional 6 months.
    • CXA 7_24_Oil Suction Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for Oil Suction manifolds
    • CXA 7_24_NOx Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
    • CXA 06_24_NOx Jun 21, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults
    • ICI24-006 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information letter for FL974 - Revised Bulletin & Population
    • FL974 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage. REVISION: Some vehicles formerly in Group F have been moved to Group G and have been assigned a new part number as specified in Table 1. An SRT for 'Calibration Code Only: Update or Confirm' has been ad…
    • FL974 Jan 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage
    • SB49-042 Feb 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Freightliner Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps.
    • SB54-295 Feb 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicles built in model year 2016 use a bulkhead module (BHM) with a 500k auto baud rate. If a BHM needs replacement, it must be replaced with the new BHM (A66-03086-000) with a 500k auto baud rate.
    • SS1032974 Jul 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
    • SS1033219 Sep 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution SS 1033219 Eaton Transmission Fault Code 25 Persi...
    • SS1033638 Jun 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
    • SB54-278 Jan 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Powernet Troubleshooting Guide: Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter
    • FAB161 Aug 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB161 Watson and Chalin Suspension
    • SB4934 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DEF Tank Coolant Valve O-Ring Kit
    • SB54-320 Apr 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Updated Service Bulletin for upgrading BHM software for switch expansion module fault SPN 698 FMI 7. This bulletin replaces the version dated 11/11/2019. Figure 3 has been updated with a new hardware part number. A procedure was added to the data download …
    • 16TS-08REV Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Detroit Technical Service Letter for DD13 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Head Gasket Change.
    • WI21-009 Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 12, 2021.
    • WI21-008 Apr 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
    • WP21-007 Mar 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags. DTNA determined that since adopting the AutoMeter BCT-460DTNA Powernet Assessment Tool (AutoMeter) as the required powernet system tester, not all battery tags have to be retained support Warranty-related claims.
    • sb54298 Aug 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      sb54298 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil
    • 0806-17 Aug 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0806-17 SPN 101 (MCM)(GHG17)
    • 0803-17 Aug 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0803-17 SPN 411 (MCM) (GHG17)
    • 17TS12Rev1 Aug 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      17TS12Rev1 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform 1-BOX? Aftertreatment System ATS Wire Harness
    • WI21-004 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Resources: Exploded View DD Platform and DT12 Posters. Detroit's TechComm team created visual aids for the network and released exploded view posters for DD platform engines. In early 2021, Detroit added multiple DT12…
    • 21OEM-06 Feb 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Starting on November 23, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.13 (Build 4527) was made available. Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.11 or 8.12 may upgrade to DiagnosticLink 8.13 at no cost. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest …
    • SB54-308 Feb 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink.
    • ICI21-003 Feb 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers a…
    • WI21-006 Feb 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.
    • WI20-014R Feb 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimi…
    • TechTalk8018 Jan 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk discussion on Idle Validation Failed High.
    • 21TS-01 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Detroit now has two …
    • 21TS-03 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps. There is a short supply of exhaust clamps, part number DDE A6809950502, used as inlet and outlet exhaust clamps on GHG17 heavy duty engines (DD13, DD15 and DD16) with a 1-Box aftertre…
    • WI21-003 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Detroit now has t…
    • SB35-036 Dec 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-…
    • WP20-018R Dec 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. Revisions are in blue. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Re…
    • WP20-018 Dec 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot pa…
    • 18SP744 Nov 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit.
    • 20TS-09 Dec 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for SPN 3711 FMI 31 on GHG17 DD15 Trucks.
    • SB54-278 Oct 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. When troubleshootin…
    • 20TS-06 Oct 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DDC Technical Service Letter for GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts. Some GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty oil pans may experience an issue with the oil pan drain plug insert spinning during removal or installation while completing an oil c…
    • SB35-036 Oct 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O…
    • TechTalk7679 Sep 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk discussion on repair verification for codes like 'low air flow' when a trailer is not available.
    • TechTalk4725 Sep 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
    • TechTalk2039 Sep 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk Discussion for DD15 GHG14 EGR linkage hex nuts.
    • 20CSA-15 Aug 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12 Service Pack 2. On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Service Pack (SP) 2 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and Professional will be made available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.
    • ICI20-022R Aug 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built …
    • ICI20-022 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance. This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customerÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÙs location to perform a recall or field service campaign.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.