No complaints are listed for the 2026 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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6 recalls.
Date: 2026-10-01. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.
Consequence: Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-07-22. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
Consequence: Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-11-04. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-09-11. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-09-11. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-03-25. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Consequence: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
98 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 21 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 15 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 |
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| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 |
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11036673
Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Important Campaign Information letter for SF732 Revised Bulletin
11036674
Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Revised Field Service Campaign for Power Acumen Fuse
11036675
Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Revised Field Service Campaign for Power Acumen Fuse
11036683
Date: 2026-08-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Technical Service Bulletin for Front Lighting Ground Splice Pack Failure
11036662
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Revised Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
11036681
Date: 2026-08-04. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for Odometer Pause & PTO Mode Delay with Customer Installed SSPTO & Controls
11035546
Date: 2026-07-22. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for PTO Mode Delay for Driving PTO
11035536
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Other. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment
11035715
Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for Lost/Damaged Replacement F1011/F1015 Labels
11035543
Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Field Service campaign for Power Acumen Fuse