NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2016 Freightliner M2, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER M2.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2019-05-14. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with (excerpt)
Consequence: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-05-09. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-02-05. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 time after exposure to water, causing th (excerpt)
Consequence: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-20. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 the valves may corrode over time after expo (excerpt)
Consequence: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-10-20. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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 lock up.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-06-03. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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 assembly to detach from the crankcase ventila (excerpt)
Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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 serv (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
137 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 71 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 17 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
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| ENGINE | 10 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 8 |
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| STRUCTURE | 6 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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10187335
Date: 2021-01-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Notice concerning Freightliner Service Bulletin 20-086
10163421
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
This 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.
10163599
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
10163612
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
This 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.
10163616
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Service Information Bulletin was released, to add new procedures to address diagnostics near the high pressure pump
10163617
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
This 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.
10163487
Date: 2019-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference
10163474
Date: 2019-06-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference Field Service Campaign
10156468
Date: 2018-11-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment
10156473
Date: 2018-11-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
18TS4Rev DD Heavy Duty Platform Accessory Drive Belt