Complaints about the 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 peaked in 2019, 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 Feb 22, 2019 to Feb 22, 2019.
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-484 | Jun 24, 2021 | Light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended | Lighting | 89 | Part replacement |
| 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-466 | Aug 7, 2020 | Engine harness may contact and chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail | Electrical system | 5,374 | Repair or modification |
| 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-913 | Dec 19, 2018 | Affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts | Steering | 501 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-353 | May 29, 2018 | Brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen | Brakes | 8,741 | Repair or modification |
| 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-824 | Nov 15, 2016 | Tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation | Tires | 863 | 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-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 |
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.
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK ROLLED FORWARD AND TRAPPED DRIVER UNDER REAR TIRE SET. DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE SPRINGS.
NHTSA complaint 11181784Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.