Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 15V343000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 16V206000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER NHTSA recall: official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
Documented failure points and real market prices for the Freightliner 114SD, sourced and dated.
Confidence 0%4 observed comparables
As of Sep 5, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| fuel injectors | medium | not yet verified |
| EGR valve | medium | not yet verified |
EGR cooler cracking is a documented failure mode on the Detroit DD13/DD15 engine family that Freightliner spec's into the vocational 114SD.
Cost not yet verifiedInjector replacement on the Detroit engine family typically becomes necessary past 700,000 miles and requires replacing the full set.
Cost not yet verifiedEGR valve carbon buildup, a general diesel vocational-truck failure mode, prevents proper valve closure and allows continuous exhaust flow into the intake.
Cost not yet verifiedDaimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Common questions
How much does a used Freightliner 114SD cost?
Observed listings range roughly $74,900 to $129,900 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-05).
What fails on the Freightliner 114SD?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: fuel injectors, EGR valve. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the Freightliner 114SD under recall?
A safety recall exists for this model family. Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.
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From the research record
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): EGR cooler (Detroit DD13 engine, a common 114SD spec): "The cooler cracks internally, allowing coolant to mix with exhaust gases. You'll notice white smoke from the exhaust and coolant loss without visible leaks." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/detroit-dd15-engine-known-issues-and-maintenance-tips
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): fuel injectors: "Common at 700,000+ miles; requires replacement of all six injectors." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/detroit-dd15-engine-known-issues-and-maintenance-tips
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): EGR valve: "The valve can't close properly when carbon builds up on the sealing surfaces. Even a small gap allows continuous exhaust flow into the intake." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/truck-egr-valve-problems-symptoms-cleaning-and-replacement
- MARKET (4 real listings, 2026-09-05): low $74,900 / median $116,225 / high $129,900. Agent-sourced: 4 real listings with actual mileage shown (2014-2025, 6k-244k mi); 9 new/MSRP or Request-Price rows excluded. $74,900-$129,900, median $116,225.
- RECALL (15V343000, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE): Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase...
- RECALL (16V206000, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER): Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk br...
Sources
- skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- soarr.com dealer inventory (4 real listings)dealer-inventory-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- NHTSA recall 15V343000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 16V206000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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