Freightliner M2 recalls and problems
44 recalls and 30 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
44
Complaints
30
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
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Freightliner M2 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 M2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 M2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 M2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 M2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 M2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 M2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 M2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 M2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 M2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 M2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 M2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 M2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 M2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 M2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 M2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 M2 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 M2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 M2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 M2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 M2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Freightliner M2 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 |
All Freightliner M2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-895 | Dec 22, 2023 | 2024 | Power Train | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicles. |
| 23V-737 | Nov 2, 2023 | 2024 | Engine | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 and 114SD vehicles equipped with Cummins L9N engines. |
| 23V-537 | Aug 1, 2023 | 2023 | Power Train | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. |
| 23V-238 | Apr 4, 2023 | 2023 | Steering | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas… |
| 23V-237 | Apr 4, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Visibility | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022… |
| 23V-105 | Feb 20, 2023 | 2019–2021 | Steering | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. |
| 21V-528 | Jul 13, 2021 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. |
| 21V-484 | Jun 24, 2021 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. |
| 21V-002 | Jan 8, 2021 | 2018 | Structure, Exterior Lighting | Marion Body Works Inc. |
| 19V-370 | May 14, 2019 | 2005–2017 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra… |
| 19V-353 | May 9, 2019 | 2016–2017 | Exterior Lighting | Stainless & Repair, Inc. |
| 19V-251 | Mar 28, 2019 | 2018 | Exterior Lighting | Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. |
| 19V-239 | Mar 26, 2019 | 2018 | Exterior Lighting | Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based… |
| 19V-236 | Mar 26, 2019 | 2018 | Exterior Lighting | Excellance, Inc. |
| 19V-146 | Feb 28, 2019 | 2015 | Fuel System, Other | A-1 Auto Electric (A-1) is recalling certain 2015 Freightliner Refuse vehicles modified to be powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). |
| 18V-094 | Feb 5, 2018 | 2014–2017 | Equipment | Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. |
| 17V-739 | Nov 20, 2017 | 2014–2017 | Equipment | E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2017 E-One Cyclone II, Quest, Typhoon, 2016 Freightliner M2 112, 2013-2015 International 7400, 2014-2017 International 4400, Freightliner M2 106, 2016-2017 Kenworth… |
| 15V-679 | Oct 20, 2015 | 2014–2016 | Steering | Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 vehicles converted to be equipped with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015. |
| 15V-343 | Jun 3, 2015 | 2007–2016 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 15V-220 | Apr 14, 2015 | 2006–2015 | Exterior Lighting, Service Brakes, Air | Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Freightliner M2 trucks manufactured January 2, 2006, to January 23, 2015 and modified by Fontaine to have dual steering. |
| 15V-112 | Feb 25, 2015 | 2010–2014 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. |
| 14V-680 | Oct 29, 2014 | 2011–2015 | Fuel System, Other, Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler Trucks of North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Freightliner Cascadia and M2 trucks manufactured June 2, 2011 to October 23, 2014. |
| 14V-681 | Oct 29, 2014 | 2013–2015 | Parking Brake | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Freightliner M2 trucks manufactured December 10, 2012, to October 28, 2014, and equipped with the auto-apply brake feature. |
| 14V-589 | Sep 23, 2014 | 2013 | Fuel System, Other | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, to June 11, 2012, and equipped with certain compressed natural gas (CNG)… |
| 14V-566 | Sep 17, 2014 | 2015 | Fuel System, Diesel | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and M2 Business Class; Thomas Built Buses HDX; Western Star 4700; and FCCC MBC, MC, MT45, MT55, S2C 106CAB, Sport M2… |
| 14V-367 | Jun 25, 2014 | 2015 | Suspension, Steering | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, and Business Class M2 trucks manufactured March 20, 2014, through April 10, 2014. |
| 14V-186 | Apr 8, 2014 | 2010 | Electrical System | DUECO Inc. |
| 14V-150 | Mar 28, 2014 | 2014 | Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia, and M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles… |
| 14V-080 | Feb 21, 2014 | 2008–2015 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles manufactured February… |
| 11V-465 | Sep 8, 2011 | 2006–2012 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (Esc)… |
| 11V-455 | Aug 31, 2011 | 2005–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011… |
| 11V-287 | May 18, 2011 | 2009–2011 | Fuel System, Other | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009, through july 9, 2010… |
| 11V-257 | Apr 26, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Power Train | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 freightliner cascadia, m2, and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from january 11, 2011, through february 21, 2011, and equipped with a meritor driveline. |
| 11V-249 | Apr 20, 2011 | 2011 | Service Brakes, Air | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia glider kit, coronado, m2, and western star4900 heavy trucks manufactured from october 16, 2010, through march 9, 2011, equipped with gunite… |
| 11V-146 | Mar 3, 2011 | 2006–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through… |
| 10V-551 | Nov 4, 2010 | 2011 | Equipment | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner coronado, columbia, fld military, business class m2, cascadia, century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27… |
| 10V-444 | Sep 23, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Service Brakes, Air | Fontaine modification is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 freightliner m2 vehicles built on freightliner chassis and equipped with duel steering components. |
| 10V-360 | Aug 2, 2010 | 2011 | Exterior Lighting | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 business class m2 106v trucks manufactured from april 12, 2010 through july 16, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety… |
| 10V-341 | Jul 27, 2010 | 2007–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04… |
| 10V-339 | Jul 27, 2010 | 2009–2011 | Fuel System, Other | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009 through july 9, 2010… |
| 10V-189 | May 7, 2010 | 2008–2011 | Fuel System, Other | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 freightliner columbia, cascadia, coronado, century, m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 vehicles equipped with dd 13 and dd15/dd16 engines and… |
| 09V-451 | Nov 24, 2009 | 2008–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner m2, custom chassis mt55, and sterling acterra vehicles manufactured between april 4, 2007 and july 15, 2009, equipped with cummins isc cm2150… |
| 09V-428 | Nov 2, 2009 | 2009–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2009-2010 freightliner, and sterling vehicles equipped detroit diesel dd13 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. |
| 09V-220 | Jun 12, 2009 | 2009–2010 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (Used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Freightliner M2?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Freightliner M2 has the most reports (8). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Freightliner M2 have?
NHTSA lists 44 safety recalls covering Freightliner M2 model years 2005–2024.
What are the most common Freightliner M2 problems?
Owners report engine, electrical system, tires problems most often.