2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
The 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V, potentially affecting up to 2,000 vehicles.
Recall 08V085000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 2,000 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,000 MY 2005-2008 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 VOCATIONAL TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LIGHTS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE FRONT SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS INSTALLED.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING DARKNESS, VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK MAY BE IMPAIRED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD REFLECTORS TO THE HOOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT OUR VEHICLE NEEDED $13,887.363 IN ENGINE REPAIRS DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE ORIGINAL FUEL INJECTORS. THE ORIGINAL INJECTOR PROBLEM CAUSED EXCESSIVE CARBON BUILD UP AND VALVE WEAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE NEED TO REPLACE THE HEAD AND THE ITEMIZED REPAIRS ON THE ATTACHED FILE "FREIGHTLINER INJ.PDF"
Safety Rating for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SS1032728 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SS 1032728 Bulkhead Module Fault Codes 524280 thru 524286 with FMI 7 Clarification
08 10-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
0810-16 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC NOISE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — 3 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V (current)
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — 0 complaints
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