2020 Freightliner Econic SD
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2020 Freightliner Econic SD. Newest first.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner EconicSD vehicles. The routing and securement of certain electrical power cables at the battery relay and ground cable may cause the components to be damaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A damaged power cable wire coming into contact with the ground cable at the battery relay may increase the risk of a fire from overloading the ground connection. Additionally, a damaged ground connection may also result in an unexpected engine stall without warning and inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the left ground cable and install a new connection joint, and the battery cables will be reoriented and a new heat sleeve installed, free of charge. The recall began December 24, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-867.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Econic SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains the incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims- Other Than…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The incorrect weight rating information can result in overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied with new labels, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-840.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010143Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
- 11008537CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
- 11008508Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
- 11007522CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
- 11007517CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
- 11005503CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
- 11005494CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
- 10195659SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- 10190551Warranty 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.
- 10189319Warranty 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.
- 10187900Warranty 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.
- 10187835Starting 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.
- 10187834Revised Technical Service Letter for Fault Code SPN 2629 FMI 10 on GHG21 936.917 DD8 Dual Stage Turbo with MCM Software Version 14.
- 10187524Superseding 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.
- 10187444Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.
- 10187443Warranty Information Letter for Body Builder/Truck Equipment Manufacturer Demonstration Program.
- 10187440Revised 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.
- 10184029Revised 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.
- 10183988Warranty 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.
- 10183732Technical Service Letter for Fault Code SPN 2629 FMI 10 on GHG21 936.917 DD8 Dual Stage Turbo with MCM Software Version 14
- 10181368Revised 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.
- 10179249Customer 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.
- 10179107Service 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.
- 10179106Service 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.
- 10179104Service 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 park brake is released.
- 10179099Service 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 battery switch is on, the cab marker light will be on. This makes it easy for the customer to scan the parking lot to verify all battery disconnect switches are in the off position.
- 10179096Service 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.
- 10179092Service Solution for EconicSD A/C Retro-Fit Instructions. Customer complaint of water/condensation dripping inside vehicle from roof A/C while driving.
- 10178945Revised 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.
- 10178006Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance. This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customers location to perform a recall or field service campaign.
- 10177979Warranty 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.
- 10177692Technical 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.
- 10177691OEM 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.
- 10177690Customer Service Announcement informing that Service Pack (SP) 1 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and Professional is available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.
- 10177657Customer 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.
- 10176791OEM and distributor announcement for Running Change to ACM Software for MY2020. There is an upcoming running change (RC1) for ACM software that will be installed when OEMs or distributors program with DiagnosticLink. The hardware part number for the ACM module will remain the same (A 000 446 97 54). OEMs are instructed to continue ordering the same ACM hardware part number.
- 10176790Customer 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 no cost. All DTNA service shops are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.
- 10174069Customer 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.
- 10168038Service Bulletin for paint finish standards. Delfleet One has been added for aftermarket use. This version replaces service bulletin dated May 5, 2017.
- 10168036Warranty Policy letter announcing service locations have 90 calendar days from delivery to open a repair order which Identifies and addresses discrepancies from the sales order.
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