Recall 13V074 affects 161 2012-2013 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, and 108SD trucks for faulty SmartPlex modules. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 161 2012-2013 114SD, Business Class M2, and 108SD chassis because residue in the SmartPlex switch hub module can cause intermittent shorts. If the module is energized, body equipment or features can activate without command, raising the risk of injury or a crash; the Freightliner dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The SmartPlex switch hub module in affected 2012-2013 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, and 108SD chassis is part of the electrical control system. It receives switch commands and sends power to the electrical outputs tied to those switches, so lights, equipment circuits, or other controlled functions respond only when commanded.
On these chassis, residue left during manufacturing of the switch hub module can create intermittent electrical shorts. A short is an unintended electrical path. When that happens inside the module, certain outputs can become energized without the driver or operator pressing the related switch.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not identify a driver warning light, sound, smell, or other symptom before the switch hub module shorts.
Who's affected?
Spans the 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 across the 2012 and 2013 model years, with both electrical equipment and electrical system component categories listed.
| 2013 Freightliner 114SD | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner 114SD | electrical system |
| 2012 Freightliner 114SD | Electrical |
| 2012 Freightliner 114SD | electrical system |
| 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Electrical |
| 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | electrical system |
| 2012 Freightliner 108SD | Electrical |
| 2012 Freightliner 108SD | electrical system |
| 2013 Freightliner 108SD | Electrical |
| 2013 Freightliner 108SD | electrical system |
| 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Electrical |
| 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | electrical system |
| Units affected | 161 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An energized module can activate body equipment or vehicle features without the operator choosing it, increasing injury risk for the operator and crash risk. If equipment or features activate unexpectedly, stop in a safe place and schedule recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, or 108SD is included in this recall.
- Watch for Freightliner's owner notice, or call Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for the repair status.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and reference recall number 13V074 when you ask about service.
- Ask when the free SmartPlex switch hub module replacement opens for your chassis; the repair fixes intermittent shorts and unintended body-equipment activation.
- Avoid operating body equipment until the dealer inspects the switch hub module and completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician replaces any affected SmartPlex switch hub module. The source remedy says the recall began on April 29, 2013, but this record does not mark the remedy as available. The dealer repair will be free once the campaign is open for your VIN, with affected modules replaced at no charge. The year and model are not enough. Have the dealer confirm recall 13V074 against your VIN before the service visit.
Timeline
| March 4, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V074?
Recall 13V074 covers 161 2012-2013 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, and 108SD chassis with a SmartPlex switch hub module defect. Manufacturing residue inside the module can create intermittent shorts and energize module outputs. Freightliner dealers will replace affected modules for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, or 108SD is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis is included in recall 13V074. If it is included, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask for the SmartPlex switch hub module replacement. Reference recall number 13V074 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Freightliner dealers will replace affected SmartPlex switch hub modules free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 13V074.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended activation of body equipment or vehicle features. If the SmartPlex module is energized by an intermittent short, equipment can activate without command, which increases the risk of injury to the operator or the risk of a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V074000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V074 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V074000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →