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Model year

2021 Freightliner Econic SD

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

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (38)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1104 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 2021 Freightliner Econic SD 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

One recall campaign covers the 2021 Freightliner Econic SD

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 2021 Freightliner Econic SD
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-686Nov 5, 2020Routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damagedElectrical system104Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Freightliner Econic SD

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.
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    Service bulletins

    38 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • CXA_10_25_Conmet Oil Pan Oct 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
    • SS1023366-Detroit Oct 1, 2024 · Other
      Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
    • CXA 9_24_MDEG Updates Sep 19, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
    • SS1023366-Detroit Sep 16, 2024 · Other
      Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
    • CXA 8_24_MDEG Updates Aug 15, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
    • CXA 8_24_Conmet Oil Pan Aug 15, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
    • CXA 7_24_MDEG Updates Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
    • CXA 7_24_Conmet Oil Pan Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
    • SS1032974 Jul 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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 …
    • 20TS-08REV Feb 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Technical Service Letter for Fault Code SPN 2629 FMI 10 on GHG21 936.917 DD8 Dual Stage Turbo with MCM Software Version 14.
    • 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.
    • WI21-005 Feb 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Body Builder/Truck Equipment Manufacturer Demonstration Program.
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 20TS-08 Dec 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for Fault Code SPN 2629 FMI 10 on GHG21 936.917 DD8 Dual Stage Turbo with MCM Software Version 14
    • 17TS-05REV2 Oct 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Technical Service Letter for Detroit DT12 TCM GHG17 Only; Bootloader Update. On Detroit DT12 equipped vehicles, it may be necessary to complete an additional step in the programming process when updating the TCM software.
    • 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.
    • SS1034788 Aug 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for EconicSD RP170a Pin 29 Retro-Fit Instructions. The Body Builder requested a 12 volt signal at the X397 connector when the transmission is in neutral.
    • SS1034767 Aug 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for EconicSD Battery Cut-Off Switch Retro-Fit. If customer wants to replace battery switch with lockable battery cut-off switch. Lockable in off position ONLY.
    • SS1034766 Aug 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for EconicSD Auto-Neutral Function Retro-Fit Instructions. Auto-Neutral function will allow the transmission to automatically shift to neutral when park brake is set and will allow the transmission to automatically shift back to drive when …
    • SS1034765 Aug 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for EconicSD Marker Light on with Ignition off and Battery Switch on Retro-Fit. This Retro-fit allows the customer to verify the battery switch is turned off by looking at the cab marker light. When the ignition switch is off and the batter…
    • SS1034764 Aug 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for EconicSD Radio Mute with Reverse. If the customer wants to have the radio mute when reverse is selected with shifter pad. The Work Instructions and Harness drawing are attached.
    • SS1034763 Aug 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for EconicSD A/C Retro-Fit Instructions. Customer complaint of water/condensation dripping inside vehicle from roof A/C while driving.
    • 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.
    • WI20-014 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 optimize proce…
    • 20TS-05 Jul 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for EPA10, GHG14, GHG17 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Compatibility. Note: This document supersedes 14 TS-25 and 15 TS-8. Detroit Diesel has determined that some, Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are compatible in pairs and or ca…
    • 20OEM-05 Jul 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      OEM and distributor announcement for DiagnosticLink 8.12 (Build 4527) was made available. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.
    • 20CSA-10 Jul 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement informing that Service Pack (SP) 1 for DiagnosticLinkÃÂÃÂÃÂî 8.12 Standard and Professional is available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.
    • 20CSA-09 Jul 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement for DiagnosticLink Software Update Reminder. Due to various software changes and fixes, vehicles will require DiagnosticLink 8.12 to perform functional programming. Failure to use this version may cause errors, incomplete progr…
    • 20CSA-08 Jun 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12. On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.12 will be made available for download from the ordering system. Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.xx can upgrade to DiagnosticLink 8.12 at…
    • 20CSA-05 Apr 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 4 for DiagnosticLink 8.11 Standard and Professional is available for download from the Detroit Diesel server. Resolves an issue where fault codes may be introduced after reprogramming CPC5.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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