FREIGHTLINER M2 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

6 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Summit Bodyworks
NHTSA Campaign: 21V528000 SAFETY RECALL
1 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2021
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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 at 1-303-348-2681.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: NR
Notice Date: Sep 15, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2021
Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V484000 SAFETY RECALL
89 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Notice Date: Jul 10, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V370000 SAFETY RECALL
741 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Safety Issue:

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-815
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2021
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Stainless & Repair, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V353000 SAFETY RECALL
2 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Notice Date: May 9, 2019
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V094000 SAFETY RECALL
66 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2018
Safety Issue:

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 and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.

Potential Risk:
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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 1-800-443-9006.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Notice Date: Feb 12, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2018
E-one Incorporated
NHTSA Campaign: 17V739000 SAFETY RECALL
298 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2017
Safety Issue:

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 the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.

Potential Risk:
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2017

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Freightliner Llc
Campaign: 11639126 Other
Jan 28, 2025
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Additional Notes:

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.

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11639126
Notice Date: Jan 28, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2025

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