Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks with incorrect axle weight labels that could cause overloading and crashes. Owners must get accurate labels installed free by dealers.
“Freightliner 108SD (2020) Recall: Incorrect Weight Labels Risk Overloading.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79562-freightliner-108sd-2020-recall-incorrect-weight-labels-risk-overloading. Based on NHTSA recall #20V634000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V634000).
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recalled certain 2020-2021 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles due to incorrect weight ratings on certification labels, which could lead to axle overloading and crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Oct. 14, 2020. Dealers will install accurate labels free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Freightliner 108SD, 2020-2021
Freightliner 114SD, 2020-2021
Freightliner Coronado, 2020-2021
Western Star 4700, 2020-2021
Western Star 4900, 2020-2021
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
The hazard
The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating that exceeds the tire capacity rating. This non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120 could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 273 other recalls on record since July 6, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Freightliner FCCC XBS Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk (Oct. 7, 2026), 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: Headlight Issue (Oct. 1, 2026), and Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall: Fire Risk from Exhaust Contact (Oct. 1, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include Nissan 2020-2027 QX80 Recall: Overload Risk from Incorrect Weight Label (July 15, 2026), Toyota Grand Highlander (2025) Recall: Incorrect Weight Label Risk (March 24, 2026), and Toyota Tundra 2025 Recall: Incorrect Weight Label May Cause Overload Risk (Sept. 2, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks with incorrect weight ratings on the certification label. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2020 and 2021.
Brand
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule label installation.
Get Accurate GAWR Labels Installed
Dealers will install correct weight labels for free, but you must contact DTNA first to arrange this.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-864.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 42 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 20V634000 — Daimler Trucks North America Freightliner 108SD (2020) Recall: Incorrect Weight Labels Risk Overloadi
Hello,
I own a Freightliner 108SD (2020) Recall: Incorrect Weight Labels Risk Overloading that is covered by recall 20V634000 from Daimler Trucks North America.
The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-864.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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