2024 Freightliner Business Class M2
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 2024 Freightliner Business Class M2. Newest first.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2022-2027 FCCC XCM, FCCC XCR, 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 2024-2027 FCCC XCS and FCCC XBS vehicles equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1042.
Fontaine Modification Company (Fontaine Modification) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been assembled with insufficient oil.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine Modification will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Fontaine Modification Company (Fontaine Modification) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. Welds may crack and fail, allowing the Intermediate steering shaft assembly to detach from the steering column.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine Modification will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 3, 2025. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1000.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. As…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011588Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management.
- 11011116Detroit Freightliner Action Bulletin for Detroit Connect Safety Plus
- 11011109Service Solution for M2 and SD+ Bodybuilder Marker Lights Turn Off While Truck Lights Remain On
- 11011108Service Solution for M2, SD Park brake check valve may be improperly plumbed causing brakes to drag
- 11011105Service Solution for M2 mirror wind noise
- 11011097CX Advocate for CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
- 11011096CX Advocate for M2 and SD Vehicles Transfer Case Failures Due to Excessive Vehicle Speed (SS 3155-FTL)
- 11011087CX Advocate for M2+ With Basic ABS And No XBR Content Losing Throttle In Sharp Turns
- 11011086CX Advocate for M2+ dome light
- 11011083CX Advocate for Crew Cab Rear Door Locks (SF701)
- 11011082CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
- 11011081CX Advocate for Boom Out of Stow (SF693)
- 11011076Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates
- 11011075Technical Service Bulletin for Repairing Seat Occupancy Sensor for ISRI, SEARS and National Truck Seats
- 11011069Important Campaign Information letter for SF691 Campaign Suspended
- 11010186CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
- 11010177CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process.
- 11010175CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
- 11010174CX Advocate for Work Brake Update (SF691)
- 11010173CX Advocate for No Virtual Regen Request Switch with Cummins (TSB54-371-FTL)
- 11010165Field Service Campaign for Crew Cab Rear Door Locks
- 11010164Field Service Campaign for Crew Cab Rear Door Locks
- 11010163Field Service Campaign for Boom Out of Stow Indicator
- 11010162Field Service Campaign for Boom Out of Stow Indicator
- 11010161Revised Field Service Campaign for M2 Plus Work Brake. REVISION: Additional vehicles have been added to the campaign, and a new campaign group (B) has been included. The work instructions for group B, along with a new SRT, have been incorporated into the bulletin.
- 11010159Revised Field Service Campaign for Virtual Technician Module. 2nd REVISION:Certain vehicles in Group B with Cummins engines have been reassigned to the newly created Group E. The Parts table has been updated to include the mounting bracket and fasteners required for Virtual Technician installation. A new SRT has been added to Campaign Group E: 996-F175E ECU, VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN, POPULATION E, INSTALL (SF679), 0.8 hours. Additionally, the Work Instructions have been revised to provide supplementary details for installing the Virtual Technician on vehicles with Cummins engines that were missing the Common Powertrain Controller (CPC) mounting bracket.
- 11010151Service Solution for M2 and SD Vehicles Transfer Case Failures Due to Excessive Vehicle Speed
- 11010143Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
- 11010141Field Service Campaign for Crew Cab Rear Door Locks
- 11010140Field Service Campaign for Boom Out of Stow Indicator
- 11010139Revised Field Service Campaign for M2 Plus Work Brake. REVISION: Additional vehicles have been added to the campaign, and a new campaign group (B) has been included. The work instructions for group B, along with a new SRT, have been incorporated into the bulletin.
- 11010137Revised Field Service Campaign for Virtual Technician Module. 2nd REVISION:Certain vehicles in Group B with Cummins engines have been reassigned to the newly created Group E. The Parts table has been updated to include the mounting bracket and fasteners required for Virtual Technician installation. A new SRT has been added to Campaign Group E: 996-F175E ECU, VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN, POPULATION E, INSTALL (SF679), 0.8 hours. Additionally, the Work Instructions have been revised to provide supplementary details for installing the Virtual Technician on vehicles with Cummins engines that were missing the Common Powertrain Controller (CPC) mounting bracket.
- 11010136Parts Bulletin for Powertrain Power Distribution Module (PTPDM) Kit Replacement
- 11010135Important Campaign Information letter for SF691 - Revised Bulletin
- 11010132Important Campaign Information letter for SF679 Revised Bulletin.
- 11010131Customer Service Annoucement for Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP)
- 11010130Customer Service Annoucement for Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks
- 11008541CX Advocate for unwanted park brake warning (TSB54-365-FTL)
- 11008537CX Advocate for MDEG Updates
- 11008530CX Advocate for ACM Fault 3711/31 DOC In Temp Low 2023 MDEG Engine Builds
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