Service bulletins for the 2019 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.
257 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 20TS-08REV | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Revised Technical Service Letter for Fault Code SPN 2629 FMI 10 on GHG21 936.917 DD8 Dual Stage Turbo with MCM Software Version 14. |
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| 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. |
| SS1034797 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Solution for M2 108SD 114SD Coolant Level Sensor PN 06-93316-002. This bulletin was updated 1/28/2021 to reflect the removal of the backshell P/N 23-13302-633, as the added length of the backshell makes it difficult to route the harness around the lower mounting bolt of the surge tank. |
| 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. |
| SB42-079 | 2020-12-30. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. 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 | 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. |
| 20TS-08 | 2020-12-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Service Letter for Fault Code SPN 2629 FMI 10 on GHG21 936.917 DD8 Dual Stage Turbo with MCM Software Version 14 |
| SS1034797 | 2020-11-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Solution for M2,108SD, 114SD Coolant Level Sensor P/N 06-93316-002. The Call Center has received several calls pertaining to this LCL sensor introduced to in 2018. The purpose of this solution is to bring better awareness to the sensor functions, fault codes generated, along with providing testing procedures used to validate the sensors condition. |
| 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. |
| 17TS-05REV2 | 2020-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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. |
| 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. |
| 20CSA-15 | 2020-09-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| 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. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.