2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor (1) · Suspension:rear:axle:spindle (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Diesel 2011-09-16 · campaign 11V478000 · 73,500 vehicles
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND ENGINE BLOCK MAY DEVELOP A SUBSTANTIAL DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Risk: THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STEEL LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON OCTOBER 28, 2011. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2010-04-30 · campaign 10V178000 · 8,971 vehicles
Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS C2, FCCC B2 CHASSIS, S2 CHASSIS, AND MC CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BEGINNING JANUARY 19, 2005 THROUGH APRIL 16, 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Risk: THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-02-19 · 04TS-43REV4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised technical service letter for series 60 and series 50 camshaft timing specifications. camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and jake brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to optimize the performance and service life of any detroit dies
Power Train 2020-12-23 · SB35-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised freightliner service bulletin for axle flange gasket replaced with o-ring. revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. daimler trucks north america has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber o-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket
Wheels 2020-12-17 · Techtalk7978 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech talk discussion on abs causing transmission issue.
Equipment 2020-10-27 · SB54-278 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated freightliner service bulletin for powernet troubleshooting guide - batteries, path, alternator, and starter. this bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. information is added about the bct-460dtna powernet assessment tool. when troubleshooting powernet issues, use the bct-460dtna powe
Power Train 2020-10-07 · SB35-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
freightliner service bulletin for axle flange gasket replaced with o-ring. daimler trucks north america has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber o-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). the new o-ring will provide better sealing and is re
Equipment 2019-11-20 · SB54-319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin for severe duty main pdm installation for vehicles operating in severe moisture and/or corrosive environments.
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-12-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 freightliner business class m2. the contact stated that the heat fan wiring harness overheated when the vehicle was in the on position. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 20,000. …”
2014-06-25 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor · 50,000 mi“i bought this truck in 2006 but every year i have to replace the heater blower motor and sooner if i run the heater or air conditioner on hi i have to replace every month or so.the ground wire gets hot and the motor goes bad.a recall needs to be done on this vehicle and a new model of heater blower motor needs to be installed.because the french mad…”
2010-09-09 · Suspension:rear:axle:spindle · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2005 freightliner business class m2. while driving approximately 40 mph, the front driver side tire and wheel assembly detached from the vehicle and rolled across the road crashing into the side of a brick house causing moderate damage. there was no personal injury. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an autho…”
2009-08-13 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock · 32,300 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 freightliner business class m2. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact felt the rear brakes dragging. there was no rear braking. the contact managed to stop the vehicle with the front brakes. he took the vehicle to the service dealer and they stated that the abs snensor detached from the metal holder, which …”
2009-05-11 · Fuel System, Diesel · 78,226 mi“high pressure fuel lines broke, causing a breakdown, tow and repair. loss of fuel also. lines were replaced at authorized dealer with what was available. this breakdown not including fuel loss resulted in a lost day and $700 costs. 3 months later, we received recall notice to replace the lines again. the notice says we could qualify for reimbursem…”
2009-02-03 · Structure · 48,500 mi“parking air brake valve has broken loose from inner (plastic) dash mount rendering it very difficult to engage or disengage the brake. this could cause death or injury if the parking brake cannot be engaged. i have found this to be a common complaint with this vehicle as well as sterling medium duty trucks per the internet. replacement inner dash …”
2006-10-12 · Fuel System, Diesel · 148,419 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph, the fuel line assembly burst without warning and began to spray diesel fuel onto the vehicle and the highway. the vehicle was parked on the side of the highway without further incident. upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact determined the fuel lines were fractured and needed to be replaced. a n…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.