2016 Freightliner M2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2016 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.
Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933.
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.
Owner complaints
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- Equipment · Equipment › Mechanical › Slide-in camper
Dynamax DX3. Consumer writes in regards to defective power gear slideout. *Ld the consumer stated the slide came out while driving. Two repair attempts were made but, the slide continued to come out. *Js
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We purchased a brand new box truck from I state truck (inver grove heights, mn). they dot'd the truck before we took possession of it. On 11/27/17 we were pulled over by a state trooper for a road side inspection. we failed the inspection for the "rear impact guard." we notified I state…
We purchased a brand new box truck from I state truck (inver grove heights, mn). they dot'd the truck before we took possession of it. On 11/27/17 we were pulled over by a state trooper for a road side inspection. we failed the inspection for the "rear impact guard." we notified I state immediately and asked them to fix it. they couldn't or wouldn't complete the task within 2 weeks so we brought it to another facility. I state should not sell or dot trucks that do not meet all dot requirements. in trying to resolve this issue directly with I state, they accused delta waseca for the issue because delta waseca manufactured the box and the lift gate. in a conversation with delta waseca on 6/12/18, the delta waseca rep admitted that they know the dot requirement but none of their trucks meet it. delta waseca should not be allowed to sell or manufacture trucks that do not meet all dot requirements.
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.
- 10197276Vehicles built in model year 2016 use a bulkhead module (BHM) with a 500k auto baud rate. If a BHM needs replacement, it must be replaced with the new BHM (A66-03086-000) with a 500k auto baud rate.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 1012969615CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02
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