2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

10 recalls, 8 complaints - 44 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STEEL LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN ... Read more

73,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING 24,650 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES, MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 CERTIFIED MBE900 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED BY DETROIT DIESEL BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2004, AND JULY 31, 2006. THE HIG... Read more

Consequence

A FRACTURED FUEL LINE MAY LEAK DIESEL FUEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD CAUSING A SLIPPERY SURFACE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DETROIT DIESEL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITH MORE ROBUST LINES AND VIBRATION DAMPERS FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTORSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL 1-313-592-3708 OR DTNA TO... Read more

24,650 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 28,764 MY 2001 THROUGH 2008 FCCC B2 AND FS65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, FCCC FB65 CONVENTIONAL BUSES, AND STERLING ACTERRA, FREIGHTLINER FLN, AND BUSINESS CLASS M2 HEAVY TRUCKS, BUILT FROM JANUARY 26, 2000, THROUGH MARCH 24, 2008, MANUFACTURED WITH ARVINMERITOR OR AXLE ALLIANCE ... Read more

Consequence

CONTINUED OPERATION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

28,764 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Defect Description

CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRI... Read more

Consequence

THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

75,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

PARKING BRAKE

Defect Description

CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 THOMAS BUILT C2 SCHOOL BUSES AND FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 2004 AND MARCH 2005. THE ANCHOR/PIVOT BOLT SUPPLIED WITH THE PARK BRAKE IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD FATIGUE FRACTURE PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN THE PARK BRAKE FAILING TO APPLY.

Consequence

IF THE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT FATIGUES AND ULTIMATELY FRACTURES, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT FUNCTION AND THERE MAY BE NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER OF THE MALFUNCTION WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS SET. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE ANCHOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

3,850 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Defect Description

CERTAIN MY 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 26 AND OCTOBER 29, 2004, EQUIPPED WITH A CATERPILLAR C-7 ENGINE AND BORG-WARNER KYS 4735 35480 55 ENGINE FAN. THE FAN SHROUD MAY BE DRAWN BACK INTO THE FAN AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS WHE... Read more

Consequence

THE FAN MAY FRACTURE AND PIECES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN BLADE. IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS MAY PRESENT A HAZARD TO PEOPLE NEAR THE VEHICLE WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FAN WITH A FAN THAT HAS A DIFFERENT MOUNTING OFFSET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

1,395 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KYS 4735-43782-02 ENGINE COOLING FANS AND BUILT ON CATERPILLAR 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, OR CUMMINS ISC ENGINES, THE STEEL FAN INSERT ON THE COOLING FANS CAN CRACK.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN FAN BREAKAGE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

3,568 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

TIRES

Defect Description

CERTAIN MICHELIN XDE COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES, SIZE 10R22.5 LRG AND LRF FOR USE ON FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THESE TIRES WERE MANFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 23 AND OCTOBER 24, 2004, CAN EXPERIENCE RAPID AIR LOSS DUE TO AN IRREGULARITY OF THE INNER LINER.

Consequence

RAPID AIR LOSS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MICHELIN AT 888-622-2306.

4,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, INCORRECT SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE EXHAUST PORT OF CERTAIN AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) SOLENOID VALVES AND THEY MAY NOT TURN OFF AFTER ACTUATION.

Consequence

DEPENDING ON THE FUNCTION AFFECTED, THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION AIR PRESSURE LOSS, MALFUNCTION OF THE ENGINE BRAKE, PERMANENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, OR PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE LOCK. IF THE WARNING INDICATORS IN THE DASH ARE NOT HEEDED, A CRASH CO... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

1,700 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.

Consequence

IF SHIFT LEVER DETACHMENT OCCURS, THA ABILITY RO ACCELERATE OT MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-SECURE THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION USING THREADLOCK AND RE-TORQUING THE FASTENING BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

14,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SUSPENSION	2
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK	1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC	1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	1
WHEELS	1
ENGINE	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1

Incident date: Sep 30, 2016

JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM HUBBARD TRAILERS, IN ARIZONA, WITH A RECEIPT FROM HAVING BOTH REAR BRAKES REDONE. DROVE IT HOME THEN TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FL DEALERSHIP (NAMPA, ID) TO GET AN OFFICIAL INSPECTION. ON INSPECTION THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON. WORK WAS DONE, AND I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 3, 2009

DRIVING AT 60MPH HIGHWAY LIMIT. WITHOUT WARNING OR VIBRATION, FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING BROKE OFF, SENDING THE TIRE/WHEEL FLYING OFF THE HIGHWAY HILL, DOWN THE ACCESS ROAD, AND SMASHING AGAINST A BANK STONE WALL, AFTER IT BROKE THROUGH A 2ND STAND ALONE STONE WALL. LUCKY WE COULD STOP THE TRUCK ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 1, 2013

M2 106 MODEL STARTED PRESENTING MAJOR OIL LEAK ONE MONTH AGO. REPLACED OIL PAN GASKET, BUT DIDN'T CORRECT PROBLEM. AFTER MECHANIC VERIFICATION, IT TURNS OUT IT IS THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. MECHANIC STATED HE HAS SEEN QUITE A FEW FREIGHT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE CAT3126 WITH OIL LEAK PROBLEMS F... Read more

Incident date: Oct 12, 2006

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY BURST WITHOUT WARNING SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2005

2004 FEIGHTLINER M2 .ON TUESDAY NOV. 1ST 2005 WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WITH LUG NUTS AND BRAKE DRUM STILL ATTACHED NEARLY LOST TRUCK BUT KEPT IT STEADY UNTIL I COULD STOP IT .WHEEL BEARING AND SPINDLE FAILURE WAS SAID TO BE THE CAUSE. REPLACED WHOLE FRONT AXLE AND B... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2004

(1) POOR ENGINEERING. (2) FRONT AXEL RATED CAPACITY IS INADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE (3) FREIGHTLINER SPECIALITY VEHICLES ADVISED OF SAFTEY ISSUE 06/04/04, & FREIGHTLINER ON 09/08/04. THEY HAVE TAKEN NO ACTION TO DATE. *AK

Incident date: Mar 6, 2004

(1) DESIGN (2) PARKING BRAKE ALLOWS VEHICLE TO MOVE AS MUCH AS 4 INCHES AFTER SETTING. UNABLE TO HOOK-UP TRAILER WITHOUT 2 PEOPLE. DAMAGED HITCH. (3) FREIGHTLINER CLAIMS IT CAN NOT BE FIXED.*AK

Incident date: Jun 7, 2004

THE FREIGHTLINER TRACTORS WE ARE NOW USING AT YELLOW TRANSPORTATION, IN NATIONWIDE SERVICE, HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FOOT BRAKES. THE BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED, ARE VERY SLOW TO RELEASE. I FEEL THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS PROBLEM ON SLICK SURFACES. WE USUALLY PULL TWIN TRAILERS BEHIND THESE TRACTORS--AND T... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

44 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY	1
073600 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MANIFOLD PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR	1
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS	1

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to o

100000 POWER TRAIN

Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tech Talk discussion on MBE 900 Metal In Main Filter Housing.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. Wh

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-1441

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Talk discussion on 1939 voltages.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin- sb0006 Freightliner Courtesy Engineering Policy

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service information Bulletin

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

sb2062 Removing the Shipping Plate from the Fan Hub on ISB Engines

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

sb2062 Removing the Shipping Plate from the Fan Hub on ISB Engines

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Solution SS 1033289 BHM Fault Code SPN 524249 / FMI 7

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SS 1032728 Bulkhead Module Fault Codes 524280 thru 524286 with FMI 7 Clarification

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Service Solution SS 1033180 BHM Fault Code SPN 524251 FMI 7 - Extr...

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display

073600 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MANIFOLD PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR

Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Solution SS 1032998 M2 mirror wind noise

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Solution SS 1032989 a?? BHM Fault Code Changes

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Rear Brake Calipers and Anchor Plates.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FREIGHTLINER: TANK SEAMS ARE SPLIT/CRACKED WHICH CAUSES FUEL TO LEAK. THE VALVE MIGHT BE PLUGGED WITH CONTAMINATE. *PE

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

FREIGHTLINER: A NEW BULB SOCKET IS AVAILABLE FOR TURN/PARK LIGHTS THAT IS METALIZED TO WITHSTAND HIGH HEAT WITHOUT OUT GASSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. MODELS COLUMBIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND CASCADIA. *PE UPDATED ON 6/14/201

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

DAIMLER TRUCKS: THE 294 BOLT IS DEEMED SERVICEABLE AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING IT. *RM

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

FREIGHTLINER: SOME TRUCKS HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH INCORRECT SEALING OF AIR INTAKE DUCT ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING UNFILTERED AIR TO BYPASS THE AIR CLEANER. LOOSE DUCT CONNECTIONS OR DIRT FOUND IN THE DUCTING DURING A FILTER SERVICE INDICATE THAT D

203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

FREIGHTLINER TRUCK: STEER AXLE MAINTENANCE, AAC AND MERITOR 6000LB AND 8000LB AXLES: THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE TO BE ADDED TO DTNA MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR ALL MODELS WITH THESE AXLE RAT

107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

160000 STRUCTURE

FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS: NEW SEVERE DUTY TAILLIGHT AND TRAILER PDMS (POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULES).FOR REPLACING EXISTING PDMS ON TRUCKS. THE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS PROTECT AGAINST WATER AND DUST INTRUSION. *PE

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

FREIGHTLINER: CUMMINS ISB DRIVE BELT JUMPING. THE POLY-V SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT MAY JUMP OFF ONE OR MORE OF THE PULLEYS DURING OPERATION. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FREIGHTLINER: CUMMINS ISB DRIVE BELT JUMPING. THE POLY-V SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT MAY JUMP OFF ONE OR MORE OF THE PULLEYS DURING OPERATION. *PE

046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

FREIGHTLINER: ABS FAULT CODES DUE TO CONNECTOR WATER INTRUSION. ON SOME TRUCKS, THE ABS MODULE WAS MOVED INTO THE CAB. THIS REQUIRED A CONNECTOR TO BE PLACED UNDER THE CAB, BEHIND THE FRONT STEERING AXLE, ON THE FRAME RAIL. IF THIS CONN

046500 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)

046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

ARVINMERITOR REAR DRIVE AXLE LOCK SCREWS. *KB

122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

FOG LIGHT CONTROL. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2014

CNG Fuel System Integrity

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is only aware of the one subject fuel container rupture incident on the subject vehicles that first prompted this investigation. The subject CNG fuel system and fuel container design, material, manufacture, assembly and performance appear to be consistent wi... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2014

CNG Fuel System Integrity

On April 3, 2014 in Howard, Wisconsin, a model year 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 truck manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DNTA) experienced a catastrophic CNG fuel container burst when it was struck by an unsecured forklift being transported inside the truck's cargo compartment... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2013

SmartPlex Multiplexer Module Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles may allegedly experience a SmartPlex electronic multiplexing switch hub module failure. This failure may result in inadvertent activation of acce... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2011

Output shaft failure and separation

On August 29th 2011 the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE11-028) on Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) for output shaft failures located in the forward-rear axle carrier of certain class 8 vehicles equipped with Arvin Meritor RT series output shaft assemb... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Stop Lamps Intermittent

This investigation was opened after ODI was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.ODI confirmed the problem with two fleets.On April 29, 2010, Daimler fi... Read more

FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 across all model years (2000, 2027).

285 Total Recalls

62 Total Complaints

5 Investigations

3 Reported Crashes

3 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2027	1	0	View
2026	5	0	View
2025	11	1	View
2024	7	0	View
2023	7	1	View
2022	9	1	View
2021	14	2	View
2020	12	8	View
2019	23	0	View
2018	16	0	View
2017	15	1	View
2016	16	1	View
2015	14	4	View
2014	10	0	View
2013	11	0	View
2012	12	4	View
2011	8	0	View
2010	10	0	View
2009	8	2	View
2008	14	3	View
2007	17	4	View
2006	13	11	View
2005	9	10	View
2004 (current)	10	8
2003	5	1	View
2002	5	0	View
2001	2	0	View
2000	1	0	View

Other FREIGHTLINER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
CASCADIA	497	398	View
114SD	349	8	View
SPRINTER 3500	312	31	View
SPRINTER 2500	291	64	View
SPRINTER 1500	212	0	View
108SD	212	3	View
SPRINTER 4500	210	2	View
COLUMBIA	203	110	View

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Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 - All Years Overview

FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 - Year by Year

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