2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
14
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
The 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 14 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has recorded 14 recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, potentially affecting up to 414,846 vehicles.
Recall 20V214000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 63,175 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially...
Consequence: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's...
View full details →Recall 12V074000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 103,437 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE...
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 11V478000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 73,500 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND...
Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STEEL LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS...
View full details →Recall 10V178000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 8,971 vehicles affected
Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS C2, FCCC B2 CHASSIS, S2 CHASSIS, AND MC CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BEGINNING JANUARY 19, 2005 THROUGH APRIL 16, 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Consequence: THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 11V173000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND STERLING ACTERRA EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 18, 2006, THROUGH JULY 7, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH EPA 2007 MBE 900 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY NOT REACT PROPERLY TO CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TREATMENT DEVICE FAULT CODES. THE SOFTWARE MAY UNNECESSARILY SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE OR MAY FAIL...
Consequence: UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. THIS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A...
View full details →Recall 10V472000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 58 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT45, S2 CHASSIS, AND STERING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2006, THROUGH MAY 24, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH EPA 2007 MBE 900 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY NOT REACT PROPERLY TO CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TREATMENT DEVICE FAULT CODES. THE SOFTWARE MAY UNNECESSARILY SHUTDOWN A...
Consequence: UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 08V270000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 172 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 172 MY 2008-2009 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC ENGINES AND HIGHWAY HOODS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE HEADLIGHTS MEASURE GREATER THAN 54" FROM THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE...
Consequence: IMPROPER HEIGHT ON THE HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT FULLY ILLUMINATE ROAD SURFACE OR MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY OF MOTORISTS TO SEE VEHICLES WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL LOWER THE HEADLIGHTS TO 54 INCHES. THIS SERVICE WILL PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 08V137000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 28,764 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: CONTINUED OPERATION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 07V592000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| 220 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07E101). THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 07V302000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 75,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV...
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT...
View full details →Recall 07V530000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 38,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND SIMPLEX SE OR SE II FIFTH WHEELS, THE LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED WHICH COULD DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE. CORROSION OR CONTAMINATES IN THE PIVOT MAY CAUSE IT TO BIND AND PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL JAW FROM LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
Consequence: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THE OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 07V306000 — STEERING
| 18,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FREIGHTLINER IS RECALLING CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, VAN CHASSIS, RV MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5 TO MAY 17, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY (AAC) FRONT AXLES. DURING THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY, THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
Consequence: INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE FASTENERS, AND REPLACE THE STEERING ARM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 07V316000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 1,200 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE CENTER CASTING BRACKETS MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. AN OUT OF SQUARE CASTING MAY HAVE UNACCEPTABLE STRESS IN THE BRACKET WHEN IT IS INSTALLED AND MAY CAUSE IT TO CRACK IN SERVICE.
Consequence: THE DRIVE AXLE MAY NOT BE HELD IN POSITION IF A CRACKED BRACKET FRACTURES COMPLETELY. THIS WILL AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CASTINGS THAT ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 07V335000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 4,299 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER THERMOSWITCH MAY PREVENT THE FUEL PREHEATER FROM TURNING OFF IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT ON. IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LEFT ON WHEN FUEL IS ADDED TO THE FUEL- WATER SEPARATOR AT THE FACTORY OR DURING A FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE, A SMALL FLAME MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FILTER COVER.
Consequence: THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTER DATE CODE AND THERMOSWITCH LOT CODE TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN THE SUSPECT COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH OF ATLANTA ON I-75 IN "CRUISE CONTROL" MODE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME HAD AN INCIDENT REQUIRING THEM TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" DID NOT DISENGAGE. MY BRAKING EFFORT WAS AFFECTED BY THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL AT FULL POWER. FORTUNATELY I HAD TIME TO FIND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" ON THE DASH AND WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE "CRUISE CONTROL". I CONTINUED MY TRIP NOT USING "CRUISE CONTROL". LATER THAT SAME DAY A MOTORIST PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME AND ADVISED ME I HAD NO "STOP LIGHTS" I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FREIGHTLINER APRIL 27,2015. THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS "THE SWITCH IN THE AMU-1 WAS OPEN CIRCUIT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT". THE REPAIR BILL WAS $619.28 . THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID SHE COULD NOT LOCATE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I RESEARCHED THE WEB AND DID FIND REFERENCE TO BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING RECALL, BUT DID NOT FIND A RECALL CONCERNING NOT BEING ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE "CRUISE CONTROL" WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE DRIVER THIS WAS A HARROWING EXPERIENCE OF TRAVELING 60 MPH, NEEDING TO QUICKLY STOP ONLY TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT FULL THROTTLE ESSENTIALLY NEGATING ANY BRAKING EFFORT! IT IS MY OPINION THIS PROBLEM IS SERIOUS AS IT NOT ONLY AFFECTS THE ABILITY TO NOT STOP BUT ALSO AFFECTS THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE STOP LIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME.
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH OF ATLANTA ON I-75 IN "CRUISE CONTROL" MODE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME HAD AN INCIDENT REQUIRING THEM TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" DID NOT DISENGAGE. MY BRAKING EFFORT WAS AFFECTED BY THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL AT FULL POWER. FORTUNATELY I HAD TIME TO FIND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" ON THE DASH AND WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE "CRUISE CONTROL". I CONTINUED MY TRIP NOT USING "CRUISE CONTROL". LATER THAT SAME DAY A MOTORIST PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME AND ADVISED ME I HAD NO "STOP LIGHTS" I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FREIGHTLINER APRIL 27,2015. THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS "THE SWITCH IN THE AMU-1 WAS OPEN CIRCUIT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT". THE REPAIR BILL WAS $619.28 . THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID SHE COULD NOT LOCATE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I RESEARCHED THE WEB AND DID FIND REFERENCE TO BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING RECALL, BUT DID NOT FIND A RECALL CONCERNING NOT BEING ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE "CRUISE CONTROL" WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE DRIVER THIS WAS A HARROWING EXPERIENCE OF TRAVELING 60 MPH, NEEDING TO QUICKLY STOP ONLY TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT FULL THROTTLE ESSENTIALLY NEGATING ANY BRAKING EFFORT! IT IS MY OPINION THIS PROBLEM IS SERIOUS AS IT NOT ONLY AFFECTS THE ABILITY TO NOT STOP BUT ALSO AFFECTS THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE STOP LIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME.
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH OF ATLANTA ON I-75 IN "CRUISE CONTROL" MODE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME HAD AN INCIDENT REQUIRING THEM TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" DID NOT DISENGAGE. MY BRAKING EFFORT WAS AFFECTED BY THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL AT FULL POWER. FORTUNATELY I HAD TIME TO FIND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" ON THE DASH AND WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE "CRUISE CONTROL". I CONTINUED MY TRIP NOT USING "CRUISE CONTROL". LATER THAT SAME DAY A MOTORIST PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME AND ADVISED ME I HAD NO "STOP LIGHTS" I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FREIGHTLINER APRIL 27,2015. THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS "THE SWITCH IN THE AMU-1 WAS OPEN CIRCUIT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT". THE REPAIR BILL WAS $619.28 . THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID SHE COULD NOT LOCATE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I RESEARCHED THE WEB AND DID FIND REFERENCE TO BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING RECALL, BUT DID NOT FIND A RECALL CONCERNING NOT BEING ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE "CRUISE CONTROL" WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE DRIVER THIS WAS A HARROWING EXPERIENCE OF TRAVELING 60 MPH, NEEDING TO QUICKLY STOP ONLY TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT FULL THROTTLE ESSENTIALLY NEGATING ANY BRAKING EFFORT! IT IS MY OPINION THIS PROBLEM IS SERIOUS AS IT NOT ONLY AFFECTS THE ABILITY TO NOT STOP BUT ALSO AFFECTS THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE STOP LIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB83-124 — VISIBILITY
Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Large Temperature Swings at A/C Outlet. Minor note: added an update of document previously submitted. The related VMRS codes are added
sb2071 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb2071 FEPTO Snowplow, Isolated Radiator Retrofit, EPA07, DD-13B
sb54292 — EQUIPMENT
sb54292 Nexiq USB-Link Upgrade and Diagnostic Connector
54-265 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FREIGHTLINER: THE TREE-WIRE LOW COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR (CAS 700685 001) ON SOME M2 VEHICLES BUILT FROM 2007 TO OCTOBER 8, 2009, WITH CUMMINS ISB AND ISC ENGINES, MAY DEVELOP AN INTERNAL LEAK CAUSING THE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. *JS
GI-01-100 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FREIGHTLINER: CONTAMINATION OF AIR INTAKE. *PE UPDATED 2/28/12. *PE
SB-35-26 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FREIGHTLINER: INFORMATION ON LUBRICATING THE WHEEL BEARINGS OF THE REAR DRIVE AXLES. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 1 complaint
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 8 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 10 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 11 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 4 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (current)
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 2 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 4 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints