Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
344 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| WI21-004 | 2021-03-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 posters. |
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| 21OEM-06 | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 version of software on each of their stations. |
| SB54-308 | 2021-02-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink. |
| ICI21-003 | 2021-02-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built Buses will be addressed separately. This letter supersedes ICI20-022R. |
| WI21-006 | 2021-02-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines. |
| WI20-014R | 2021-02-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 optimize processes. Revisions are in blue font. |
| SB35-036 | 2020-12-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 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 11-30728-000) 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. |
| WP20-018R | 2020-12-12. Service bulletin. STEERING; POWER TRAIN. 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. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications. The Alliance/Mascot aftermarket warranty coverage period has not changed: depending on the part, coverage is for one (1) or two (2) years and current parts, labor, and reimbursement policies apply. |
| WP20-018 | 2020-12-12. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. 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 parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications. The Alliance/Mascot aftermarket warranty coverage period has not changed: depending on the part, coverage is for one (1) or two (2) years and current parts, labor, and reimbursement policies apply. |
| JOYSON LTR | 2020-11-01. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Joyson Safety Systems letter informing DTNA about Hikone Webbing Investigation. JSS is near completion of an initial investigation regarding data integrity issues at the seatbelt webbing manufacturing facility in Hikone, Japan acquired from Takata in April of 2018. |
| 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 AutoMeter® is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues. |
| 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 Modification. This bulletin replaces the version dated 10/31/2019. The build date section has been added. |
| ICI20-022R | 2020-08-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 Buses will be addressed separately. |
| ICI20-022 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance. This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customerâ™s location to perform a recall or field service campaign. |
| WI20-014 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 processes. |
| WI20-012 | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices align, the Warranty Department will be revising the Warranty Manual. |
| 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. |
| 20OEM-05 | 2020-07-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 | 2020-07-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer Service Announcement informing that Service Pack (SP) 1 for DiagnosticLinkî 8.12 Standard and Professional is available to download from the Detroit Diesel server. |
| 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. |
| 20CSA-09 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 programming, and poor vehicle performance. Because of this, all DiagnosticLink 8.09 installed versions will be disabled as of Thursday, July 23, 2020. |
| 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. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.