2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS
The 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK, EQUIPMENT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS, potentially affecting up to 3,224 vehicles.
Recall 19V370000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 741 vehicles affected
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 the requirements of...
Consequence: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V452000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,483 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
Consequence: If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS
Safety Rating for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
D19M2 GHG17 — ENGINE
Field Service Campaign D19M2 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Fan Hub Bolt Torque Inspection
D19M2 GHG17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Field Service Campaign D19M2 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Fan Hub Bolt Torque Inspection
M2 Leaner GTCA — SUSPENSION
Customer Advisory letter
FAB212 — EQUIPMENT
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB212 Aggressive Step Edge
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS (current)
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS — 8 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 BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints