2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (1) · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Exterior Lighting 2020-04-14 · campaign 20V214000 · 63,175 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the
Risk: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2012-02-28 · campaign 12V074000 · 103,437 vehicles
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACK
Risk: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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 (38)
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
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.
Equipment 2018-12-07 · sb0006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin- sb0006 freightliner courtesy engineering policy
Showing the 6 most recent of 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-09-14 · Service Brakes“not sure if it is a malfunction or not. can not verify. seller mentioned: “allison automatic transmission will not shift from neutral to drive or reverse unless you hit the brake”. it does shift w/o braking. this seems like it would be a safety issue but freightliner techs can not verify. vehicle is new to me and has not been inspected yet although…”
2017-10-23 · Service Brakes · 84,000 mi“i have had 4 brake failures due to stuck calipers and severe overheating and loss of brakes due to brake pedal went all the way to the floor. all 4 wheels have been affected at different times. two were while driving on the interstate and two while driving on secondary roads. two of the failures required towing to the repair facility. the brakes ar…”
2012-06-16 · Service Brakes · 50,607 mi“rear brakes started dragging while driving along. i stopped to check them and the right rear brake was very hot and smelling of overheated brakes. i turned around to try and make it home but the next time i applied the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and i had to use the emergency brake to get stopped. i was towed to a freightliner servi…”
2010-08-18 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing · 12,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2006 freightliner business class m2. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed there was smoke coming from the front passenger side wheel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both front wheel bearings were replaced under warranty. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken back to the a…”
2007-11-01 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear · 5,896 mi“passenger side window continues to come off track when door is shut. vehicle has been taken to freightliner repair facility numerous times and this problem continues to exist. factory reps state that this is a defect but it is not a recall. when the door is shut, the metal flexes and causes the window to fall off its track. *tr…”
2006-08-24 · Structure · 550 mi“first baptist church of trussville purchased a new bus from illinois bus sales (ibs), 1216 rand road, des plaines, il 60016, the bus has seating capacity for 36 individuals. the church paid cash for the bus. it was purchased new from ibs on may 23, 2006. the vehicle identification number is 1fvacwcs17xxxxxxx - 2006 freightliner f160/m2 - ameri…”
2006-08-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 42,198 mi“dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the dealer was contacted who suggested the fuel filter be replaced. the vehicle started and was driven to a parking lot where the fuel filter was changed. three days later, vehicle began to run rough and was taken …”
2006-03-07 · Seats · 2,800 mi“on 3-4-06 i was driving an m2 freightliner over the road on i-80 in pa when hit a pot hole and the truck lifted me out of the seat . when i came back down on the seat i injured my back . the injury put me in the hospital with a back strain. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.