2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
The 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, potentially affecting up to 244,499 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 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 16V206000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 702 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Consequence: Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this...
View full details →Recall 15V616000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 5,801 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may...
Consequence: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. 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 11V605000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 66 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY...
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 11V474000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,225 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011- 2012 BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND CORONADO TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER...
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2.
Safety Rating for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WP20-018 — EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle...
TechTalk7658 — EQUIPMENT
Tech Talk discussion on M-2 gauges inoperative at times.
sb2071 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2071 FEPTO Snowplow, Isolated Radiator Retrofit, EPA07, DD-13B
sb60157 — STRUCTURE
sb60157 Roof Noise, M2 and 108SD/114SD Day Cabs
15TS5 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
15TS5Rev GHG14 DD Platform DEF Pump Leaks and Code 4374 FMI 0 Under Pressurized DEF System
42-64 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
42-64 - Accessing a Service Brake Light Signal on M2 Vehicles
42-64 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
42-64 - Accessing a Service Brake Light Signal on M2 Vehicles
FSB-54-174 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FREIGHTLINER: THE WIRING FOR STOP/TURN-LIGHT CAN BE CONVERTED FROM COMBINATION TO SEPARATE STOP/TURN LIGHTS AND SEPARATE STOP/TURN LIGHTS CAN BE CONVERTED TO COMBINATION WHICH INVOLVES CONFIGURATION OF WIRING AND PARAMETER REFERENCE CHANGES. MODEL BUSINESS CLASS M2. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
SF-471-AB — WHEELS
DAIMLER TRUCK: THICKNESS AND EXCESS MATERIAL FROM DIE PUNCHING MAY PREVENT RETAINING SNAP RINGS FROM FULLY SEATING IN DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SHIFT FORK ASSEMBLIES, CAUSING DIFFERENTIAL LOCK TO REMAIN UNENGAGED OR ENGAGED. MODELS 2011-2012 BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, WESTERN STAR 4900. *PE
FSB-54-189 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
FREIGHTLINER: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY EXHIBIT AN UNINTENDED CYCLING DUE TO POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH WIRING SUPPORT BRACKET. MODEL 2010-2011 BUSINESS CLASS M2. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 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 — 2 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (current)
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 4 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 4 complaints
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 1 complaint
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