2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2
The 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
Recalls for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2, potentially affecting up to 47 vehicles.
Recall 21V002000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling one 2018 Freightliner M2-106 Medium Duty vehicle equipped with a Maxon License Plate Kit. A license plate light may have been installed that aims rearward and not towards the license plate.
Consequence: A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Marion will notify the owner, and a dealers will provide a replacement kit, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Marion customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 20E-034.
View full details →Recall 21V002000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling one 2018 Freightliner M2-106 Medium Duty vehicle equipped with a Maxon License Plate Kit. A license plate light may have been installed that aims rearward and not towards the license plate.
Consequence: A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Marion will notify the owner, and a dealers will provide a replacement kit, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Marion customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 20E-034.
View full details →Recall 19V239000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency 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...
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.
View full details →Recall 19V251000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. 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: FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
View full details →Recall 19V236000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER M2
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 3 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 (current)
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 0 complaints
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 7 complaints
- 2022 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 4 complaints
- 2023 FREIGHTLINER 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 BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints