Model year

2020 Freightliner 122SD

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

Recall campaigns covering this model year3124k 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 2020 Freightliner 122SD by year filed

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

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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.

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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 2020 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 2020 Freightliner 122SD
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-105Feb 20, 2023Drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the…Steering60,604Repair or modification
20V-539Sep 3, 2020Lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nutsSuspension103Inspection
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
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 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

    131 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.

    • FleetCom_Oil Plug Loc Dec 11, 2025 · Other
      Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
    • FleetCom_Heater Core Dec 11, 2025 · Other
      Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
    • CXA 10_25_Air Dryer Purge Oct 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer
    • CXA_10_25_Conmet Oil Pan Oct 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
    • 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
    • TSB01-001-DDC Feb 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Bulletin for GHG17 and Newer DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts
    • 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.
    • TSB35-039-FTL Dec 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management
    • TSB35-039-FTL Nov 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management.
    • 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.
    • SS1023366-Detroit Oct 1, 2024 · Other
      Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
    • CXA 9_24_NFD fill plug Sep 19, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for NFD fill plugs
    • SS1023366-Detroit Sep 16, 2024 · Other
      Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
    • CXA 8_24_Conmet Oil Pan Aug 15, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
    • TSB35-039-FTL Aug 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management. Description of Revisions: The bulletin replaces the version dated 05/14/2024. Creation date has been updated.
    • 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_NOx Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
    • CXA 7_24_Conmet Oil Pan Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
    • TSB35-039-FTL Jul 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management. Description of Revisions: The bulletin replaces the version dated 05/14/2024. Creation date has been updated.
    • CXA 06_24_Clutch Bolts Jun 21, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate communication for clutch bolts
    • CXA 06_24_NOx Jun 21, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults
    • VSWP Customer Letter May 21, 2024 · Other
      Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.
    • TSB35-039-FTL May 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management
    • SS3144-FTL Apr 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
    • 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
    • ICI23-010 Mar 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information letter communicating that SF660 Field Service Campaign is Replaced by FL967.
    • SF660A Jan 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
    • SF660 Dec 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Field Service Campaign for Drag Link Tapered Joint
    • SB49-042 Feb 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Freightliner Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps.
    • 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
    • WSTCAE171-2019 Mar 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Allison FuelSense 2.0
    • 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 …
    • 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.
    • CALFTL31-003REV Mar 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Customer Advisory Letter for Cascadia, New Cascadia, and 122SD Vehicles with Cracked Fifth Wheel Angles. Additional photos have been added.
    • SB49-038 Mar 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for netized Fill Neck for Six-Gallon DEF Tanks. A design change removed the magnets from the fill necks for some 6-gallon diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tanks. If the vehicle is equipped with a non-magnetic fill neck 04-325…
    • 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.
    • TechTalk8143 Feb 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk discussion on F/L SD PTO addition.
    • 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…
    • 21TS-04 Feb 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for Gen 5 DD15 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Gauge Operation. Gen 5 DD15 equipped units have been brought in for service with a complaint of the instrument panel oil pressure gauge not moving during unit operation and/or stuck at 50…
    • 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 …
    • 20TS-07REV Feb 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Technical Service Letter for Cold Weather Faults on GHG17/21 DD13 with MCM Software Version 14. Due to colder weather, there may be an increase in the frequency of faults, noted below, on GHG17/21 DD13 trucks built after June 5th 2019. This is due t…
    • CALFTL31-003 Feb 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Advisory Letter for Cascadia, New Cascadia, and 122SD Vehicles with Cracked Fifth Wheel Angles
    • 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…
    • 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-…
    • SB42-079 Dec 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Freightliner Service Bulletin for Access to Front Brake Zerk Fittings. Certain vehicles with Detroit front axles and Meritor EX-L front air disc brakes do not have access to the front brake zerk fittings for lubrication.
    • 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…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.