Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls — page 3
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Freightliner Business Class M2, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- Dec 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Century, 2006 Freightliner Columbia and 4 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE TOP FLANGE OF THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
05V551000 · 500 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Nov 22, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE MODIFICATION RIGHT HAND STEERING CONTROL AND EQUIPPED WITH SIT DOWN DUAL DRIVE CONVERSIONS, THE PINCH BOLT THAT SECURES THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT CONNECTION TO THE LH MITER BOX MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED CAUSING THE BOLTS TO FALL OUT.
05V541000 · 198 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Oct 5, 2005Crash risk2005 Freightliner Argosy, 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2005 Freightliner Century ST and 3 other models — Suspension
CERTAIN 2005 THOMAS BUILT FS-65 AND C-2 SCHOOL BUSES AND 2005 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, COLUMBIA, CENTURY ST, AND M2 BUSINESS CLASS TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4 AND JULY 8, 2005. THE SPINDLES IN THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS. INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED SPINDLES COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
05V467000 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Oct 5, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2004–2005 Thomas C2 — Parking Brake
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 THOMAS BUILT C2 SCHOOL BUSES AND FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 2004 AND MARCH 2005. THE ANCHOR/PIVOT BOLT SUPPLIED WITH THE PARK BRAKE IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD FATIGUE FRACTURE PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN THE PARK BRAKE FAILING TO APPLY.
05V468000 · 4K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Sep 6, 2005Safety2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2004 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN MY 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 26 AND OCTOBER 29, 2004, EQUIPPED WITH A CATERPILLAR C-7 ENGINE AND BORG-WARNER KYS 4735 35480 55 ENGINE FAN. THE FAN SHROUD MAY BE DRAWN BACK INTO THE FAN AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS WHEN THE FAN CLUTCH ENGAGES. DUE TO REDUCED CLEARANCE, HEAVY CONTACT BETWEEN THE FAN AND THE SHROUD MAY CAUSE THE FAN BLADE TO FRACTURE.
05V393000 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Mar 30, 2005Crash risk2001–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2001–2004 Sterling A-Line, 2001–2004 Sterling Acterra and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KYS 4735-43782-02 ENGINE COOLING FANS AND BUILT ON CATERPILLAR 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, OR CUMMINS ISC ENGINES, THE STEEL FAN INSERT ON THE COOLING FANS CAN CRACK.
05V126000 · 4K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 7, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 Freightliner Business Class, 2002–2003 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2000–2003 Sterling Acterra — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH 8,000 OR 6,000 POUND FRONT AXLES AND FOUR-PIECE SPINDLE NUT SETS, PREMATURE FRONT ,WHEEL BEARING WEAR MAY BE CAUSED BY INCONSISTENT BEARING ENDPLAY ADJUSTMENT.
04V272000 · 10K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- May 6, 2004Crash risk2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, INCORRECT SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE EXHAUST PORT OF CERTAIN AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) SOLENOID VALVES AND THEY MAY NOT TURN OFF AFTER ACTUATION.
04V220000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- May 4, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2003–2004 Freightliner Century, 2003–2004 Freightliner Columbia and 1 other model — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TAPERED JOINT THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME LOOSE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR.
04V205000 · 14K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Jun 17, 2003Crash risk2000 Freightliner Argosy, 2000 Freightliner Business Class, 2000 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 11 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCK TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
03V227000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- May 1, 2003Crash risk2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES, THE AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT INTRODUCED WITH M2 TRUCKS INCLUDES A PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY (PSA) MODULE FOR THE LOW AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR AND STOP LAMP CONTROL FUNCTIONS. THE PSA MODULE COVER ALLOWS WATER INGRESSION THAT COULD CAUSE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO SHORT "ON." THE STOP LAMP SHORT CAN BE INTERMITTENT OR WITH THE KEY OFF.
03V162000 · 1K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION