Complaints about the 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Truck, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 29, 2017 to Aug 29, 2017.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-924 | Dec 11, 2024 | Engine protection and inducement software may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly | Engine and cooling | 139 | Software update |
| 21V-067 | Feb 11, 2021 | Retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak | Powertrain | 15,835 | Part replacement |
| 20V-214 | Apr 14, 2020 | Rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road | Lighting | 63,175 | Inspection |
| 18V-251 | Apr 19, 2018 | Rear disk brake calipers may have been mounted in an incorrect orientation allowing the caliper to contact the suspension, reducing brake… | Brakes | 40 | Not stated |
| 17V-402 | Jun 26, 2017 | Affected vehicles might not have a required check valve installed in one of the ports of the spring brake modulation valve | Brakes | 1,550 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-043 | Jan 19, 2017 | Affected trucks have been modified to be equipped with both left hand and right hand instrument clusters | Electrical system | 769 | Part replacement |
| 16V-666 | Sep 14, 2016 | In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the Brake System Malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word "PARK"… | Electrical system | 3,329 | Part replacement |
| 16V-658 | Sep 13, 2016 | Brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued, allowing the bolts to loosen and detach | Brakes | 251 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-634 | Aug 31, 2016 | These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity | Powertrain | 156 | Part replacement |
| 16V-207 | Apr 12, 2016 | Affected vehicles have front axles that have a 20,000 pound capacity, however, the installed Bridgestone R249 front tires have a lower maximum… | Tires | 4 | Part replacement |
| 16V-206 | Apr 12, 2016 | Rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension | Brakes | 702 | Not stated |
| 15V-859 | Dec 22, 2015 | Affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened | Powertrain | 43 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-620 | Oct 2, 2015 | Affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and… | Electrical system | 273 | Part replacement |
| 15V-617 | Oct 1, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged | Powertrain | 14 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-613 | Sep 30, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened | Steering | 10,843 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-586 | Sep 22, 2015 | Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance | Brakes | 53 | Not stated |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
ROLL PIN WHICH SECURES PARK BRAKE KNOB ROUTINELY WORKS IT WAY OUT OF THE KNOB AND PREVENTS (DEPENDING ON WHAT POSITION VALVE IS IN) EITHER APPLICATION OR RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE. OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND USING PARKING BRAKE.
NHTSA complaint 11020287Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.