2023 FREIGHTLINER M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2
The 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2, potentially affecting up to 511 vehicles.
Recall 23V537000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 205 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Consequence: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL980.
View full details →Recall 23V238000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 306 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing...
Consequence: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2.
Safety Rating for the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER M2
- 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
- 2023 FREIGHTLINER M2 (current)
- 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