NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2017 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 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER M2.
Recalls
6 recalls.
Date: 2021-07-13. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Summit Bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Summit Bodyworks' customer service at 1-303-348-2681.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-06-24. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. (Mickey Truck) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2, M2-106, International 4300, and 2018 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended.
Consequence: The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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.
Manufacturer communications
91 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 41 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
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| ENGINE | 7 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| STRUCTURE | 5 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 3 |
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10187335
Date: 2021-01-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Notice concerning Freightliner Service Bulletin 20-086
10171853
Date: 2020-03-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Customer Advisory Letter for 80KSI Frame Reinforcement Installation for certain vehicles equipped with 80KSI frame rails and Airliner 21,000LB rear suspensions.
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.
10162337
Date: 2019-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Odyne Systems, LLC has issued a service bulletin - FSA 00029E Installation of Driveshaft Loop to address u-joint or driveline failure (In case of failure, driveshaft loop limits movement of PTO Driveshaft)
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