2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
17 recalls, 4 complaints - 67 TSBs
20V214000 Apr 14, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Ca... Read more
Consequence
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
12V074000 Feb 28, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT ... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
11V478000 Sep 16, 2011
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
10V472000 Oct 8, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT45, S2 CHASSIS, AND STERING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2006, THROUGH MAY 24, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH EPA 2007 MBE 900 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY NOT REA... Read more
Consequence
UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
10V178000 Apr 30, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS C2, FCCC B2 CHASSIS, S2 CHASSIS, AND MC CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BEGINNING JANUARY 19, 2005 THROUGH APRIL 16, 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Consequence
THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
08V154000 Apr 3, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 724 MY 2006-2007 BUSINESS CLASS M2 TRUCKS. THE OPTIONAL HIGH CURRENT TAIL LAMP POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (PDM) WAS INSTALLED IN A LOCATION HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION. THIS MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF REAR LIGHTING.
Consequence
A LOSS OF SOME OR ALL REAR LIGHTING ON THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS MAY IMPAIR VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE PDM TO INSIDE THE CAB BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
08V137000 Mar 25, 2008
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.
08V113000 Mar 11, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.
Consequence
IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.
Remedy
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
07V530000 Nov 13, 2007
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND SIMPLEX SE OR SE II FIFTH WHEELS, THE LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED WHICH COULD DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE. CORROSION OR CONTAMINATES IN THE PIVOT MAY CAUSE IT TO BIND AND PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL JAW FROM LATCH... Read more
Consequence
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THE OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
07V335000 Aug 2, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER THERMOSWITCH MAY PREVENT THE FUEL PREHEATER FROM TURNING OFF IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT ON. IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LEFT ON WHEN FUEL IS ADDED TO THE FUEL- WATER SEPARATOR AT THE FACTORY OR DURING A FILTER ELEMENT CHANG... Read more
Consequence
THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTER DATE CODE AND THERMOSWITCH LOT CODE TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN THE SUSPECT COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
07V316000 Jul 24, 2007
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE CENTER CASTING BRACKETS MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. AN OUT OF SQUARE CASTING MAY HAVE UNACCEPTABLE STRESS IN THE BRACKET WHEN IT IS INSTALLED AND MAY CAUSE IT TO CRACK IN SERVICE.
Consequence
THE DRIVE AXLE MAY NOT BE HELD IN POSITION IF A CRACKED BRACKET FRACTURES COMPLETELY. THIS WILL AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CASTINGS THAT ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
07V306000 Jul 18, 2007
STEERING
Defect Description
FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE... Read more
Consequence
INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE FASTENERS, AND REPLACE THE STEERING ARM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
07V302000 Jul 16, 2007
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.
07V266000 Jun 13, 2007
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, GREASE WAS APPLIED TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BUT MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH IN THE CAP OR CAVITY IN THE HUBS.
Consequence
INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS COULD LEAD TO A BEARING FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUB INSTALLATION FOR CORRECT BEARING ADJUSTMENT. IF THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT IS INCORRECT, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
07V169000 Apr 12, 2007
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH FRONT AXLES ASSEMBLED BY ARVINMERITOR, THE FRONT SPINDLE NUT MAY BE OVER-TIGHTENED CAUSING PRELOAD ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE BEARING WEAR.
Consequence
IF RAPID BEARING WEAR IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUB INSTALLATION FOR CORRECT BEARING ADJUSTMENT. IF THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT IS INCORRECT, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-385-4357.
07V055000 Feb 13, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2007 THOMAS BUILT C2 SAF-T-LINER SCHOOL BUSES AND FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, FCCC B2, AND S2 BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 3 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2006.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE PARK BRAKE OR WORK BRAKE MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. ALSO, THE STOP LAMPS MAY INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKE IS APPLIED.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-385-4357.
06V205000 Jun 12, 2006
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE MAY ROLLAWAY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FCCC OWNERS. THOMAS BUILT MAILED LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING JULY 27, 2006. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED (REPLACED) BY RECALL 07V302 (FL-504).
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 21, 2017
Incident date: Mar 20, 2017
VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY ROLLS AWAY AFTER APPLYING THE PARK BRAKE. I SEE A RECALL ON THE 2006 MODEL FOR THIS BUT NOT THE 2007. LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE IN THIS.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 5, 2013
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FREIGHT LINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE BEING DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 13, 2011
Incident date: Dec 31, 2010
I HAVE A FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS HAULER WITH 60000 MILES IN AUG 2010 THE LEFT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP OVER HEATING AND BURNING OUT THE ABS SENSOR, PADS AND ROTOR HAD TO BE TURNED. THIS WORK WAS DONE BY THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER. ON 12-31-10 THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP AND AGAIN BURNE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 29, 2010
Incident date: Oct 15, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 SPORTCHASSIS (FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2) WITH 8000 MILES, WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT CALIPER LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT FIRE, I WAITED FOR TRUCK TO COOL DOWN AND DROVE HOME. NEXT TIME I TOOK THE TRUCK OUT, ABT A WEEK LATER, THE LEFT CALIPER DID THE SAME THING. I CHECKED THE CALIPERS ARE FI... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
67 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
WI21-009
Apr 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after Ap
WI21-008
Apr 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
04TS-43REV4
Feb 19, 2021
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
TechTalk8053
Jan 15, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Talk discussion on M2 multifunction switch not working.
SB35-036
Dec 23, 2020
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
TechTalk5564
Nov 4, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tech Talk discussion on Unique fan issue after VCU replacement.
TechTalk5564
Nov 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tech Talk discussion on Unique fan issue after VCU replacement.
TechTalk5564
Nov 4, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Tech Talk discussion on Unique fan issue after VCU replacement.
SB54-278
Oct 27, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
SB54-278
Oct 27, 2020
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
SB35-036
Oct 7, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
SB35-036
Oct 7, 2020
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
SB54-319
Nov 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.
SB54-319
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin for severe duty main PDM installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.
sb0006
Dec 7, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin- sb0006 Freightliner Courtesy Engineering Policy
sb2062
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
sb2062 Removing the Shipping Plate from the Fan Hub on ISB Engines
sb2062
Feb 26, 2018
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
sb2062 Removing the Shipping Plate from the Fan Hub on ISB Engines
sb2059
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
sb2058
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
sb2056
Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2032
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2028
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
SS1033289
Dec 12, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution SS 1033289 BHM Fault Code SPN 524249 / FMI 7
SS1032728
Nov 28, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SS 1032728 Bulkhead Module Fault Codes 524280 thru 524286 with FMI 7 Clarification
SS1033180
Jul 25, 2017
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Solution SS 1033180 BHM Fault Code SPN 524251 FMI 7 - Extr...
SS1032974
Jul 11, 2017
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
SS1033094
May 12, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
SS1033094
May 12, 2017
073600 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MANIFOLD PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
SS1032998
Feb 16, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Solution SS 1032998 M2 mirror wind noise
SS1032989
Feb 9, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution SS 1032989 a?? BHM Fault Code Changes
0120-17
Jan 20, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
0120-17 Diagnostic Test - Engine Oil Leaks - Oil Developer Method
16 TS-15
Aug 8, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
16TS15 EPA07 AND LATER POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) DOSING FEATURE
FL688
Nov 1, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Rear Brake Calipers and Anchor Plates.
54-265
Feb 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FREIGHTLINER: THE TREE-WIRE LOW COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR (CAS 700685 001) ON SOME M2 VEHICLES BUILT FROM 2007 TO OCTOBER 8, 2009, WITH CUMMINS ISB AND ISC ENGINES, MAY DEVELOP AN INTERNAL LEAK CAUSING THE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE ENGI
SF-447A
Dec 1, 2011
017300 STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
DAIMLER TRUCK (FREIGHTLINER): ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ASSIST RAM, WHEN SUSPENSION IS EXTENDED, FULLY, IT MAY CONTACT FRONT SPRING HANGER CASTING, WHICH MAY FRACTURE RAM BALL STUD. WILL REPLACE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER. *PE
SF-447A
Dec 1, 2011
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DAIMLER TRUCK (FREIGHTLINER): ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ASSIST RAM, WHEN SUSPENSION IS EXTENDED, FULLY, IT MAY CONTACT FRONT SPRING HANGER CASTING, WHICH MAY FRACTURE RAM BALL STUD. WILL REPLACE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER. *PE
GI-01-100
Dec 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FREIGHTLINER: CONTAMINATION OF AIR INTAKE. *PE UPDATED 2/28/12. *PE
SF-453A-D
Oct 1, 2011
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (FREIGHTLINER): THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY PANEL, THE COOLANT PUMP, AND RADIATOR ON CERTAIN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE UPDATES AFTER INSPECTION. *PE
SF-453A-D
Oct 1, 2011
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
DAIMLER TRUCKS (FREIGHTLINER): THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY PANEL, THE COOLANT PUMP, AND RADIATOR ON CERTAIN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE UPDATES AFTER INSPECTION. *PE
SF-453A-D
Oct 1, 2011
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
DAIMLER TRUCKS (FREIGHTLINER): THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY PANEL, THE COOLANT PUMP, AND RADIATOR ON CERTAIN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE UPDATES AFTER INSPECTION. *PE
FSB-20-67
Aug 1, 2011
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
SB-54-261
May 1, 2011
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL THE NEW RUBBER DRAW LATCH ON THE BATTERY BOX. *RM
SB-54-261
May 1, 2011
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL THE NEW RUBBER DRAW LATCH ON THE BATTERY BOX. *RM
SB-46-51
May 1, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FREIGHTLINER: THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *RM
SB-46-51
May 1, 2011
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
FREIGHTLINER: THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *RM
SB-35-26
May 1, 2011
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FREIGHTLINER: INFORMATION ON LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARINGS OF THE REAR DRIVE AXLES. *RM
SB-35-25
May 1, 2011
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
FREIGHTLINER: PROCEDURE OF REMOVING A LOWER PINION COVER IN THE REAR AXLES AND HOW TO RESEAL IT. *RM
SF-427-A-G
Apr 1, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. *RM
TSB-54-237
Mar 1, 2011
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
SF-431A
Oct 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE PLASTIC ENGINE COOLANT LINE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT UNDER CERTAIN TEMPERATURES RESULTING IN CRACKING AND LOSS OF COOLANT. *RM
SF-431A
Oct 1, 2010
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
DAIMLER TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE PLASTIC ENGINE COOLANT LINE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT UNDER CERTAIN TEMPERATURES RESULTING IN CRACKING AND LOSS OF COOLANT. *RM
ICI-10-025
Sep 25, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DAIMLER TRUCKS: THE 294 BOLT IS DEEMED SERVICEABLE AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING IT. *RM
SB-46-48
Jan 1, 2010
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
FREIGHTLINER: TRW TAS85 STEERING GEAR INTERNAL LEAKAGE TEST. SOME TRW TAS85 STEERING GEARS HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL RELIEF VALVE. THESE STEERING GEARS ARE TYPICALLY INSTALLED WITH POWER STEERING PUMPS THAT HAVE A PRESSURE RELI
SB-09-31
Jul 1, 2009
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
SB-33-24
Apr 1, 2009
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
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
SB-33-24
Apr 1, 2009
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
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
SB-33-24
Apr 1, 2009
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
SF-398A-F
Nov 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FREIGHTLINER: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH CLAMPS USED TO CONNECT THE CLEAN GAS INDUCTION (CGI) PLUMBING THAT MAY NOT PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SEAL, ALLOWING UNFILTER AIR INTO THE SYSTEM. THE CLAMPS WILL BE REPLACED. *PE
FSB-54-224
Aug 1, 2008
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
FSB-54-224
Aug 1, 2008
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
FSB-54-224
Aug 1, 2008
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
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
01-93
Jul 1, 2008
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
01-93
Jul 1, 2008
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
SB-42-63
Jan 1, 2008
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
SF378A
Jan 1, 2008
162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
FREIGHTLINER - M2 HOOD HINGE PIVOT BRACKETS. MODELS AFFECTED: SPECIFIC FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 19, 2007 AND APRIL 30, 2007. *NJ
SB-42-63
Jan 1, 2008
046500 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
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
SB-42-63
Jan 1, 2008
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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
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.
EA16001
Opened: Feb 3, 2016 , Closed: Sep 10, 2021
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
PE14020
Opened: Jul 7, 2014 , Closed: Feb 5, 2016
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
PE13001
Opened: Jan 15, 2013 , Closed: Apr 11, 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
PE11028
Opened: Aug 29, 2011 , Closed: Nov 22, 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
PE10007
Opened: Feb 3, 2010 , Closed: May 23, 2010
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 (current) | 17 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 13 | 11 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 10 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 8 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |