2009 Freightliner M2
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Recalls
15 recalls name the 2009 Freightliner M2. Newest first.
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, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
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 equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-681.
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. Brake lights of the affected vehicles will not illuminate if the primary brake air supply is depleted below 6 psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the primary brake air system fails causing the truck to rely on the secondary brake air system, the brakes lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to resolve the issue, free of charge. The recallbegan on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
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 19, 2008, through February 11, 2014, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and Cummins Westport Model ISX12 G engines.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy
Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Daimler's number for this recall is FL-660.
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) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the driver IS slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esc module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. an interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. the date for availability of the final remedy IS subject to validation testing and parts availability. the safety recall began on march 28, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
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, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall began on september 12, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall IS an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
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, equipped with specific DD13 and DD15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. this recall IS an expansion of a previous recall (see recall campaign 10v-339). the safety recall began on may 18, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
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 june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy IS released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall IS asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Fontaine modification IS recalling certain model year 2009-2010 freightliner M2 vehicles built on freightliner chassis and equipped with duel steering components. the routing of the air hoses, within the air brake system, that control the brakes on the right hand side of the truck may have been done improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The air hoses routed very close to the turbo outlet can cause the lines to blister, then melt and develop air leaks that may lead to brake lock up increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new hoses and heat protective thermal wrap free of charge. the safety recall began on october 1, 2010. owners may contact fontaine modification at 704-409-1613.
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, equipped with specific DD13 and DD15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway potentially resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about march 28, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
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 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
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 manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 5, 2010. should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in vehicle crash.
Remedy
The low pressure fuel flange will be replaced with a more robust component. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 17, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
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 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks IS working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see cummins' defect report 09e-046. the safety recall IS expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling model year 2009-2010 freightliner, and sterling vehicles equipped detroit diesel DD13 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuit could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Detroit diesel will repair vehicles free of charge. The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. wiring to the grid heater will be removed. the safety recallbegan on december 18, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
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 release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Tires
See attached document for complaint.
- Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
Ecm engine control module malfunction. There were no warning signs or symptoms. The M2 completely shut off while traveling at moderate speed on the highway the no. 2 lane. The driver made every effort to reach the shoulder as the M2 rolled dead.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 freightliner M2. While driving at 55 mph, the rear driver side brakes were emitting smoke. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The repair details were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000. updated 09/25/15*lj updated 10/26/2017*cn
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Air Brake Reservoir Bracket Fracture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles had allegedly experienced a fracture of one or more support brackets resulting in an unsecured air brake reservoir.This could result in a loss of air pressure…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles had allegedly experienced a fracture of one or more support brackets resulting in an unsecured air brake reservoir.This could result in a loss of air pressure necessary for proper service brake application and a potential road hazard if the reservoir separates from the vehicle in operation.By letter dated August 15, 2012, Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) has notified ODI that it has initiated a safety recall (identified by NTHSA Recall No. 12V-405 and DTNA Recall No. FL-631) to address a safety defect in approximately 1,663 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Coronado, Sterling 9500 and Western Star 4700 trucks manufactured from July 7, 2008 through December 15, 2011, originally equipped with a specific perpendicular oriented air brake reservoir support bracket (P/N 12-22981-000).To date ODI is unaware of any bracket failures that resulted in a complete separation of the reservoir from the vehicle.Affected owners will be notified by DTNA beginning October 15, 2012 and affected vehicles will have the subject air brake reservoir support brackets replaced with a more robust bracket.Repairs will be performed by DTNA authorized service facilities.Copies of DTNA's reimbursement plan for pre-notification remedies will be submitted to ODI as a supplemental report when available.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
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.
- 10195659SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- 10195640SS 1032728 Bulkhead Module Fault Codes 524280 thru 524286 with FMI 7 Clarification
- 10195624Service Solution SS 1032989 BHM Fault Code Changes
- 10195601Service Solution SS 1032998 M2 mirror wind noise
- 10195575Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
- 10195561Service Solution SS 1033180 BHM Fault Code SPN 524251 FMI 7 - Extr...
- 10195484Service Solution SS 1033289 BHM Fault Code SPN 524249 / FMI 7
- 10193778Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB212 Aggressive Step Edge
- 10193777Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB211 Mounting for Rear View Monitor
- 10193776Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB210 USB Charging Ports
- 10193746Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB160 Rock Guard
- 10193718Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB156 M2 aux rear heat and AC
- 10193715Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB155 Polished stainless steel steps
- 10193695Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB152 Chassis Module Relocation
- 10193694Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB150 Bumper guide lights
- 10193693Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB149 heated seats
- 10193692Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB148 Between rail fuel tank
- 10193691Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB147 Vehicle Data Recorder and Seat Belt Display
- 10192960DEF Tank Coolant Valve O-Ring Kit
- 10187335Notice concerning Freightliner Service Bulletin 20-086
- 10163599Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- 10163487Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference
- 10163474Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference Field Service Campaign
- 1015647318TS4Rev DD Heavy Duty Platform Accessory Drive Belt
- 10156468Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment
- 10151003SS 1033743: M2 Parameters Disabled after Programming the BHM
- 1012970812-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
- 1012970714TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
- 1012970615TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
- 1012970515TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
- 1012970415TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter
- 1012969715CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
- 1012969615CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02
- 1012966115-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs
- 1012966015-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester
- 1012965915-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder
- 1012964615-009_Detroit_New_SDTs
- 1012964515Tl5 davco shop pro fxp 95
- 1012964415TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
- 1012962715CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
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