2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
The 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EQUIPMENT. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, potentially affecting up to 183,934 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 13V634000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 255 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Consequence: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657.
View full details →Recall 12V405000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,663 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also...
Consequence: Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
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 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 10V322000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 6,325 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, STERLING ACTERRA, A-LINE, AND L-LINE HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 THROUGH APRIL 20, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH TRW IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED (I.E., NOT...
Consequence: MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE FUEL FILTER HOUSINGS STARTING TO SEEP FUEL THROUGH THE HOUSING ASSEMBLIES IN THE MBE ENGINES. WE HAVE HAD TWO OTHER UNITS WITH THE SAME ISSUE THAT WE HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED AND WE HAVE ONE OTHER VEHICLE IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THESE UNITS WILL START TO LEAK FUEL AND WILL DRAIN THE FILTER HOUSING OVERNIGHT LEAKING FUEL ON THE ENGINE AND THE GROUND, AND UNDER THE RIGHT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BECOME A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD..WE THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE AN ISOLATED INCIDENT BUT AFTER FOUR INCIDENTS AND THE PART BEING BACKORDERED WE THINK THIS MAY BE A BIGGER PROBLEM. *TR
THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE, AIR CHAMBER AND CROSS SHAFT BROKE OFF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WHICH CAUSED THE CROSS SHAFT AND CHAMBER BRACKET TO BREAK. THIS ALLOWED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO ROTATE UPWARD WHICH CAUSED IT TO WEDGE UNDER THE FRAME RAIL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SUPPORT BRACKET WELDED ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING WAS ALSO BROKEN AND WAS NOT SUPPORTING THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER AND CROSS SHAFT ASSEMBLY. IN THE CONDITION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sb54308 — POWER TRAIN
DiagnosticLink support programming of both chassis and powertrain ECUs
706-15 — EQUIPMENT
706-15 SPN 1323 (MCM) (GHG14) SPN 1324 (MCM) (GHG14) SPN 1325
916-14 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
916-14 Fuel Cooler Leak Test Procedure - Two-Filter Fuel System
42-64 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
42-64 - Accessing a Service Brake Light Signal on M2 Vehicles
FSB-54-218 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FREIGHTLINER: INFORMATION ON THE OPTION OF ADDING, TO BUSINESS CLASS M2 TRUCKS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL), DEPENDING ON TYPE OF TRUCK. *PE
54-280 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
54-280 - Video Available for Servicing APEX 150 Sealed 16-Pin Connectors
18SP694 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
18SP694 EPA07 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Flange Service Kit (P-N- A4720785844)
SF-453A-D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (FREIGHTLINER): THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY PANEL, THE COOLANT PUMP, AND RADIATOR ON CERTAIN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE UPDATES AFTER INSPECTION. *PE
SB-54-261 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL THE NEW RUBBER DRAW LATCH ON THE BATTERY BOX. *RM
SF-436A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FREIGHTLINER: WARNING LABELS. WARNING LABELS HAVE BEEN SENT DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 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 — 3 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (current)
- 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
- 2014 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