2020 FREIGHTLINER M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
The 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES.
Recalls for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2, potentially affecting up to 348,124 vehicles.
Recall 23V237000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 57,504 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
View full details →Recall 23V237000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 57,504 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
View full details →Recall 23V237000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 57,504 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
View full details →Recall 23V237000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 57,504 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
View full details →Recall 23V237000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
| 57,504 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
View full details →Recall 23V105000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 60,604 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Consequence: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2.
Safety Rating for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER M2
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 3 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 0 complaints
- 2019 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 1 complaint
- 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2 (current)
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 7 complaints
- 2022 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 4 complaints
- 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2 — 0 complaints
- 2024 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