No complaints are listed for the 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2008-03-25. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 28,764 MY 2001 THROUGH 2008 FCCC B2 AND FS65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, FCCC FB65 CONVENTIONAL BUSES, AND STERLING ACTERRA, FREIGHTLINER FLN, AND BUSINESS CLASS M2 HEAVY TRUCKS, BUILT FROM JANUARY 26, 2000, THROUGH MARCH 24, 2008, MANUFACTURED WITH ARVINMERITOR OR AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY 6,000 THROUGH 8,000 POUND FRONT AXLES UTILIZING A FOUR PIECE SPINDLE-NUT SET. THESE AXLE AS (excerpt)
Consequence: CONTINUED OPERATION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH. (excerpt)
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-03-30. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KYS 4735-43782-02 ENGINE COOLING FANS AND BUILT ON CATERPILLAR 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, OR CUMMINS ISC ENGINES, THE STEEL FAN INSERT ON THE COOLING FANS CAN CRACK.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN FAN BREAKAGE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
13 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
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10154847
Date: 2018-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Service Bulletin- sb0006 Freightliner Courtesy Engineering Policy
10151510
Date: 2018-07-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
10141698
Date: 2018-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
10141699
Date: 2018-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
10041425
Date: 2011-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
FREIGHTLINER: TANK SEAMS ARE SPLIT/CRACKED WHICH CAUSES FUEL TO LEAK. THE VALVE MIGHT BE PLUGGED WITH CONTAMINATE. *PE
10029425
Date: 2011-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
FREIGHTLINER: A NEW BULB SOCKET IS AVAILABLE FOR TURN/PARK LIGHTS THAT IS METALIZED TO WITHSTAND HIGH HEAT WITHOUT OUT GASSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. MODELS COLUMBIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND CASCADIA. *PE UPDATED ON 6/14/2011. *KB
10030872
Date: 2009-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FREIGHTLINER: SOME TRUCKS HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH INCORRECT SEALING OF AIR INTAKE DUCT ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING UNFILTERED AIR TO BYPASS THE AIR CLEANER. LOOSE DUCT CONNECTIONS OR DIRT FOUND IN THE DUCTING DURING A FILTER SERVICE INDICATE THAT DUCT CLAMPS SHOULD BE CHECKED, AND RUBBER SEALS ADDED WHERE N
10029985
Date: 2009-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN, WHEELS.
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK: STEER AXLE MAINTENANCE, AAC AND MERITOR 6000LB AND 8000LB AXLES: THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE TO BE ADDED TO DTNA MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR ALL MODELS WITH THESE AXLE RATINGS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THESE PROCEDURES BE ADOPTED AS
10027084
Date: 2008-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STRUCTURE.
FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS: NEW SEVERE DUTY TAILLIGHT AND TRAILER PDMS (POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULES).FOR REPLACING EXISTING PDMS ON TRUCKS. THE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS PROTECT AGAINST WATER AND DUST INTRUSION. *PE
10026123
Date: 2008-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FREIGHTLINER: CUMMINS ISB DRIVE BELT JUMPING. THE POLY-V SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT MAY JUMP OFF ONE OR MORE OF THE PULLEYS DURING OPERATION. *PE