2017 FREIGHTLINER M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2
The 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2, potentially affecting up to 1,197 vehicles.
Recall 21V528000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Summit Bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Summit Bodyworks' customer service...
View full details →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 21V484000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 89 vehicles affected
Defect: Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. (Mickey Truck) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2, M2-106, International 4300, and 2018 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended.
Consequence: The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291.
View full details →Recall 19V353000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933.
View full details →Recall 18V094000 — EQUIPMENT
| 66 vehicles affected
Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail...
Consequence: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ferrara will notify owners, and Ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at...
View full details →Recall 17V739000 — EQUIPMENT
| 298 vehicles affected
Defect: E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2017 E-One Cyclone II, Quest, Typhoon, 2016 Freightliner M2 112, 2013-2015 International 7400, 2014-2017 International 4400, Freightliner M2 106, 2016-2017 Kenworth T370, and 2015 Kenworth T800 vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing...
Consequence: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: E-One will notify owners, and a certified dealer or technician will install a stainless steel retaining ring, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-3612.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Freightliner M2. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and slammed into gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality and the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The message "Range Motion Detected" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact continued driving slowly. An independent mechanic went to the workplace to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the retaining clip had failed, causing the hose to pop out and transmission fluid to leak. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift into reverse(R) or drive(D). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained at the workplace and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
D19M2 GHG17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Field Service Campaign D19M2 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Fan Hub Bolt Torque Inspection
18TS4Rev DD — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
18TS4Rev DD Heavy Duty Platform Accessory Drive Belt
2017-0938 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
E-ONE vehicles are designed with electrical circuit protection (e.g. fuses), to provide overcurrent protection during short-circuit conditions or malfunction of components. Fuses are sometimes shared amongst different circuits. For example, the circuits for the pump primer motor and chassis power share a common 300Amp fuse. If either of these circuits...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER M2
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 4 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 3 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2 (current)
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 0 complaints
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 0 complaints
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 7 complaints
- 2022 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 4 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