Service bulletins for the 2013 Freightliner 108SD
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
254 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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By component
| SB54-278 | 2020-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 troubleshooting Powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeterĀ® is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues. |
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| SB35-036 | 2020-10-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. 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-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed. |
| TechTalk7679 | 2020-10-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Talk discussion on repair verification for codes like 'low air flow' when a trailer is not available. |
| TechTalk4725 | 2020-09-30. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid. |
| SB54-315 | 2020-09-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Service Bulletin for Powertrain PDM and Main PDM Bracket Modiļ¬cation. This bulletin replaces the version dated 10/31/2019. The build date section has been added. |
| 20TS-05 | 2020-07-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 can be mixed together within EPA10 and GHG14 Systems. For 1-BOX and Two-Box Configuration Aftertreatment Systems (ATS), this is only possible when the filters are used in accordance with Tables 1 and 2 shown below. All other DPFs, NOT mentioned below, are NOT compatible. |
| SB31-043 | 2020-07-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:REAR. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The rear suspension bogie crossmember gussets to the C-channel will be assembled with 5/8 - 18 fasteners. This change includes a revision to a higher friction nut that requires an increase in tightening torque. The new higher friction nut can be identified by its green color. |
| SB60-171 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and disinfecting procedures fully and consistently. Ensure there is adequate ventilation when using chemicals. NOTICE: Wipe down fragile components carefully to avoid damaging the vehicle. |
| SB54-334 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin for Front Lighting Ground Splice Pack Failure. The left and right hood lighting of these vehicles have separate ground paths to the frame and use the same splice pack parts. The splice packs are part of the hood commodity and located near the headlight assemblies. These splice packs can fail, resulting in either the left or right lighting becoming intermittent or inoperative. |
| WI20-008 | 2020-04-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online. DTNA is pleased to announce the release of new Warranty-related training videos. The videos provide Warranty content in short instructional videos that are available on demand through the AftermarkeTV Video Channel icon on the Aftermarket Resource Center (ARC) home page. |
| WP20-007 | 2020-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Policy Letter for Chassis Progressive Damage Policy Change. Effective for repair orders opened on or after April 27, 2020, if an Authorized Service Location installed a part which later has a warrantable failure, progressive damage and labor may be covered under the Aftermarket Parts Limited Parts Warranty (Parts Warranty). |
| WP20-006 | 2020-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Policy Letter for Handling for Authorized Service Location Part Transfers. To promote 24-hour throughput and maximum efficiency, DTNA is adjusting multiple handling policies: Launching a new handling allowance for parts ordered from another Authorized Service Location because the facing Part Distribution Center (PDC) is out of stock Retiring Detroit's Customer First Program |
| WP20-005 | 2020-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Policy Letter for Handling Change: Over the Counter Aftermarket Parts Replacement Program. DTNA is pleased to announce that handling will increase to 33% for Misc. Replacement Part type claims filed under the Over the Counter (OTC) Aftermarket Parts Replacement Program. |
| WI20-004 | 2020-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Long Block Program Change. The Detroit Reman Long Block Program has expanded. The expansion reduces complexity in ordering reman engines and promotes stocking reman engines to meet uptime commitments. |
| SB54-327 | 2020-04-17. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness. Though the backup light harness is long enough to connect to the backup light switch, it may be short enough that the wire seals in the connector can be stressed. Moisture entering through the seals can cause corrosion, resulting in a bad connection and/or failure of the switch. As a result, backup lights and, if equipped, the backup alarm, may not function when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. |
| 02.2020 Campaign | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers |
| DOR-K2T5D-01 | 2020-01-13. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This SKU is a DEF Injector. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the sealing. The injector sealing may have an issue which will cause a slow leak. A slow leak of the DEF Injector can lead to crystal formation which can cause aftertreatment related fault codes and ECU driven engine derating. |
| SB54-319 | 2019-11-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments. |
| SB54-315 | 2019-11-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin about the powertrain PDM and Main PDM bracket being modified to reduce stress and vibration to the Powertrain Power Distribution Module (PTPDM). |
| SB54-308 | 2019-11-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Service Bulletin revision to an earlier submission of SB54-308 for October 2019 (19MC2968). The prior submission added new screenshots. This revision adds clarification for vehicle programming. |
| SB54-308 | 2019-10-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Service bulletin describing that the DiagnoticLink screen images for Chassis ECU programming have ben updated. |
| SB47-027 | 2019-09-28. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection |
| SB32-054 | 2019-09-28. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Service Bulletin for Hendrickson HaulMaax Rear Suspension Transverse Torque Rod Tower Bracket Replacement |
| sb32-054 | 2019-09-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Service Bulletin to fix vehicles which may have an incorrect transverse torque rod tower bracket installed on the rear drive axles at the factory. This can result in cracking at the transverse rod tower where it is welded to the axle housing, premature wearing of the transverse torque rod tapered pin and bushings, and damage to the transverse torque rod frame bracket. |
| sb54299 | 2019-09-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin to provide instructions to replace Ignition Control System.The ICU3 is no longer installed in production, and has been superseded by the ICU3S. When replacing an ICU3, the ICU3S must be installed in its place. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.