2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class. 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 (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
- Unknown or other
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
- Unknown or other
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
- Unknown or other
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
- Unknown or other
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
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
- 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
- 10163473Forward Chassis Wiring Harness
- 10160771D19M3 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Software Reprogramming
- 10160707sbu54056 Powernet Troubleshooting Guide Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter
- 10158124Field Service Campaign-D18M2 - REVISION 1 GHG17 Detroit DD13 Software Reprogramming and Emission Label Replacement for Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI)
- 10158117Customer Advisory letter
- 10158009Field Service Campaign D19M2 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Fan Hub Bolt Torque Inspection
- 10156476Field Service Campaign D18M2 GHG17 GHG17 Detroit? DD13 Software Reprogramming and Emission Label Replacement for Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI)
- 10156467Field Service Campaign-D18M2 ? REVISION 1 GHG17 Detroit? DD13 Software Reprogramming and Emission Label Replacement for Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI)
- 10156460Customer Advisory letter
- 10156357Field Service Campaign D19M2 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Fan Hub Bolt Torque Inspection
- 101335910140-17 Turbocharger Compressor Outlet Pipe
- 101335900139-17 Coolant Housing
- 101335890138-17 GHG17 DD5 Medium Duty - Exhaust and EGR - EGR Delivery
- 101335870136-17 GHG17 DD5 Medium Duty - Exhaust and EGR - Turbocharger Oil
- 101335860135-17 Diagnostic Test - Engine Brake Test Procedure
- 101335850134-17 Medium Duty - DD5 GHG17 - Exhaust and EGR - EGR Cooler Lower Bracket
- 101335840133-17 spn 625 (cpc) (ghg17)
- 101335830132-17 spn 521005 (CPC3) (ghg17)
- 101335820131-17 spn 521054 (CPC3) (ghg17)
- 101335800129-17 spn 102 (mcm) (ghg17)
- 101335780126-17 SPN 520295 (MCM) (GHG17) - Smart Remote Actuator 1
- 101335770125-17 spn 4817 (mcm) (ghg17)
- 101335760124-17 spn 3720 fmi 14 - (mcm) (ghg17)
- 101335750123-17 spn 1483 (CPC3) (ghg17)
- 101335740122-17 spn 521058 (CPC3) (ghg17)
- 101335730121-17 spn 521050 (CPC3) (ghg17)
- 101335710119-17 spn 3217 (mcm) (ghg17)
- 101335700118-17 Symptom Diagnostics - Oil Leaks
- 101335690117-17 SPN 5928 (MCM) (GHG17) - EGR H Bridge circuit diagnostics
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