2018 FREIGHTLINER M2

4 recalls, 0 complaints - 11 TSBs

21V002000 Jan 8, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling one 2018 Freightliner M2-106 Medium Duty vehicle equipped with a Maxon License Plate Kit. A license plate light may have been installed that aims rearward and not towards the license plate.
Consequence
A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Marion will notify the owner, and a dealers will provide a replacement kit, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Marion customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 20E-034.
1 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Marion Body Works Inc.
19V251000 Mar 28, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
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. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been press... Read more
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
2 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Fire Equipment Sales & Service
19V239000 Mar 26, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
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 emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wi... Read more
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.
7 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Custom Fab & Body LLC
19V236000 Mar 26, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the sp... Read more
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
36 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Excellance, Inc

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2

11 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
150000 SEAT BELTS1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
220000 SEATS1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
110220 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
FAB211 Feb 1, 2017
130000 VISIBILITY
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB211 Mounting for Rear View Monitor
FAB212 Feb 1, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB212 Aggressive Step Edge
FAB212 Feb 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB212 Aggressive Step Edge
FAB210 Jan 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB210 USB Charging Ports
FAB156 Mar 1, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB156 M2 aux rear heat and AC
FAB156 Mar 1, 2014
110220 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB156 M2 aux rear heat and AC
SB4934 Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Tank Coolant Valve O-Ring Kit
FAB147 Nov 1, 2013
150000 SEAT BELTS
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB147 Vehicle Data Recorder and Seat Belt Display
FAB147 Nov 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB147 Vehicle Data Recorder and Seat Belt Display
FAB148 Nov 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB148 Between rail fuel tank
FAB149 Nov 1, 2013
220000 SEATS
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB149 heated seats

FREIGHTLINER M2 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER M2 across all model years (2005, 2024).

139 Total Recalls
38 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER M2 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2024 2 0 View
2023 2 0 View
2022 1 4 View
2021 2 8 View
2020 2 0 View
2019 1 1 View
2018 (current) 4 0
2017 6 1 View
2016 6 3 View
2015 12 1 View
2014 11 1 View
2013 8 1 View
2012 9 4 View
2011 17 0 View
2010 17 2 View
2009 15 4 View
2008 10 1 View
2007 7 4 View
2006 5 3 View
2005 2 0 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
BUSINESS CLASS M2 507 62 View
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