2014 Freightliner M2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
11 recalls name the 2014 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.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ferrara will notify owners, and Ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2017 E-One Cyclone II, Quest, Typhoon, 2016 Freightliner M2 112, 2013-2015 International 7400, 2014-2017 International 4400, Freightliner M2 106, 2016-2017 Kenworth T370, and 2015 Kenworth T800 vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
E-One will notify owners, and a certified dealer or technician will install a stainless steel retaining ring, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-3612.
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 vehicles converted to be equipped with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a locating pin in the dual steering linkage may break or fall out resulting in the momentary loss of steering or steering…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Fontaine Modification will notify owners and supply a steering linkage locating key remedy kit for Freightliner dealers or authorized service facilities (including the customer's own maintenance shop) to install free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
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.
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Daimler Trucks of North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Freightliner Cascadia and M2 trucks manufactured June 2, 2011 to October 23, 2014. The vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 303, "Fuel System Integrity Of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." Specifically, the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Due to the area of its placement, the exhaust system forces heat around, and may overheat, the fuel system components, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will extend the tailpipe beyond the cabinet, free of charge. The recall began Feburary 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-671.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Freightliner M2 trucks manufactured December 10, 2012, to October 28, 2014, and equipped with the auto-apply brake feature. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake may apply unintentionally.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the parking brake applies without warning while driving and without activating the brake lights, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification letter to owners on December 26, 2014. The recall began on February 18, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-672.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia, and M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-661. Note: This is an expansion of recall 13V-604.
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
I have two 'gripes' about cruise control: 1. the lack of a 'crash switch' to dump the cruise control aggravated an accident I recently had in a truck. I remember years ago installing cc in a car, and there was a mercury switch to dump the cruise control if the car were in an accident.…
I have two 'gripes' about cruise control: 1. the lack of a 'crash switch' to dump the cruise control aggravated an accident I recently had in a truck. I remember years ago installing cc in a car, and there was a mercury switch to dump the cruise control if the car were in an accident. occasionally, there was a false dump on a bump, but it just served to remind me the safety feature was working! 2. In an auto with automatic and selective sport shift, the cruise control doesn't disengage when the shift lever IS moved. in a manual car, the cc would be disengaged when depressing the clutch. I have been surprised when downshifting for a highway exit, to find the car holding speed at the reduced gear! at 88fps (30 yards/sec) this doesn't leave much time to recognize the problem and disengage the cc manually or by a tap on the brakes before arriving at the exit with excess speed. I rely on cc to help me avoid speeding and to acclimate me to a change in speed limit. the two gripes above are real, and they are pervasive in the automotive/truck industry! how about a fix? *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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 with certain other…
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 with certain other manufacturers of CNG vehicles and related items of motor vehicle equipment, and in accordance with standards in effect at the time of manufacture. Since the subject incident, new and revised industry standards have advanced CNG fuel system and fuel container integrity and safety. In 2019, NHTSA noted an extremely low failure rate of CNG fuel containers, in a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the visual inspection labeling requirement in FMVSS 304. NHTSA also entered a strategic partnership project (SPP) with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to assess fuel system and fuel container integrity requirements in an effort to update FMVSS Nos. 303 and 304. In NREL's report, they provided several considerations that reflect minimum safety standards, as well as industry best practices, to harmonize applicable light-, medium-, and heavy-duty natural gas and propane fuel vehicle codes and standards.Given these activities and the low rate of CNG fuel container ruptures in general, and the lack of other incidents among the subject vehicle population, indicating a lack of a safety defect trend, NHTSA is closing this investigation. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Please see the Engineering Analysis closing report for more information.
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
- 10193748Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB162 Remote Stop Start
- 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
- 10187996Tech Talk discussion on M2 brake lights staying on all the time.
- 10187335Notice concerning Freightliner Service Bulletin 20-086
- 10163617This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine.
- 10163616Service Information Bulletin was released, to add new procedures to address diagnostics near the high pressure pump
- 10163612This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine.
- 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
- 10163421This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine.
- 10162337Odyne Systems, LLC has issued a service bulletin - FSA 00029E Installation of Driveshaft Loop to address u-joint or driveline failure (In case of failure, driveshaft loop limits movement of PTO Driveshaft)
- 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
- 10140698SF564 Newmar Motorhome Headlights
- 10130370FMI 3,4,5 Digital Output 2 10 Circuit
- 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
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