Complaints about the 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 peaked in 2024, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 3, 2024 to May 3, 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-760 | Nov 4, 2025 | Axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control | Suspension | 18,783 | Repair or modification |
| 25V-504 | Aug 6, 2025 | Welds may crack and fail, allowing the Intermediate steering shaft assembly to detach from the steering column | Steering | 176 | Part replacement |
| 24V-668 | Sep 10, 2024 | Brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event | Lighting | 16,890 | Software update |
| 23V-299 | Apr 26, 2023 | Vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn | Stability and traction control | 266 | Part replacement |
| 22V-919 | Dec 12, 2022 | Vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims | Tires | 49 | Part replacement |
| 22V-554 | Jul 29, 2022 | Engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down | Engine and cooling | 1,375 | Part replacement |
| 22V-394 | Jun 3, 2022 | U-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may become detached, which can cause a loss of steering control | Steering | 3,573 | Repair or modification |
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.
This is the first of several entries I am making. The DEF headers on 7 of our trucks have had the same failure and if I see more I will report these also. This is an emission system issue. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC.6BOLY,CMNS
NHTSA complaint 11586731Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.