Freightliner 114SD: Electrical

Affects Freightliner 114SD · 2018–2023 — about 15 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain trucks, the relay for the tarp system may not have been installed properly. As a result, water could enter the relay and cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a Roll-Rite tarp system. Safety Risk: A relay that short circuits could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Parts for Trucks will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the tarp system relay.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational