2022 Freightliner M2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Seats (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages 2023-04-04 · campaign 23V237000 · 57,504 vehicles
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.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2024-10-18 · Forward Collision Avoidance · 19,408 mi“the contact owns a 2022 freightliner m2. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance warning light inadvertently illuminated with no traffic nearby. the contact stated that the brake pedal inadvertently engaged, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle was restarted; however, the …”
2023-07-31 · Seats · 14,000 mi“the contact's company owns a 2022 freightliner m2. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the front driver seat was not steady and would rock to the side (left and right) and the front passenger recliner was not stable. the contact took the semi truck to the local dealer but was unable to repair the seats. the semi truck was not repaired. the con…”
2023-04-26 · Tires · 8,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 freightliner xc-m. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v379000 (tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact stated that the rv was displaying inaccurate tire pre…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.