2006 Freightliner Business Class M2: recalls and complaints

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• 20V21400014 Apr 2020Exterior Lighting
• 12V07400028 Feb 2012Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 11V47800016 Sep 2011Fuel System, Diesel
• 10V17800030 Apr 2010Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
• 08V66800017 Dec 2008Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 08V1540003 Apr 2008Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
• 08V13700025 Mar 2008Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 08V11300011 Mar 2008Fuel System, Diesel
• 07V53000013 Nov 2007Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 07V30200016 Jul 2007Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 07V16900012 Apr 2007Suspension / Front / Hub
• 05V5510006 Dec 2005Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 05V54100022 Nov 2005Steering

1. 20V214000Received 14 Apr 2020. 63,175 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL848. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 May 2020.

2. 12V074000Received 28 Feb 2012. 103,437 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 12C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2012.

3. 11V478000Received 16 Sep 2011. 73,500 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 11C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Feb 2012.

4. 10V178000Received 30 Apr 2010. 8,971 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-577. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2011.

5. 08V668000Received 17 Dec 2008. 24,650 units.

   Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between march 1, 2004, and july 31, 2006. The high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-542. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 2009.

6. 08V154000Received 3 Apr 2008. 724 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling 724 my 2006-2007 business class m2 trucks. The optional high current tail lamp power distribution module (pdm) was installed in a location highly susceptible to water intrusion. This may lead to a loss of rear lighting.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of some or all rear lighting on the vehicle under certain conditions may impair visibility of the truck increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will relocate the pdm to inside the cab behind the driver's seat free of charge. The recall began on september 10, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-529. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Sep 2008.

7. 08V137000Received 25 Mar 2008. 28,764 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-527. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jan 2009.

8. 08V113000Received 11 Mar 2008. 62,000 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-526. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2008.

9. 07V530000Received 13 Nov 2007. 38,000 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2008.

10. 07V302000Received 16 Jul 2007. 75,000 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2008.

11. 07V169000Received 12 Apr 2007. 219 units.

    Suspension / Front / Hub

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    On certain trucks built with front axles assembled by arvinmeritor, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which could lead to premature bearing wear.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If rapid bearing wear is allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect the front hub installation for correct bearing adjustment. If the bearing adjustment is incorrect, the front wheel bearings will be replaced. The recall began on june 28, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-385-4357.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-494. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2007.

12. 05V551000Received 6 Dec 2005. 500 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    On certain trucks and motor home chassis, the top flange of the front axle i-beam may fatigue and fracture.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Driver may experience loss control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle assembly. The recall began on march 15, 2006, for phase i. Phase 2 will begin during august 2006. This recall is being conducted in two phases. Phase i will replace the complete axle assembly; and phase II will replace the axle beam and steering knuckles. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-467. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2006.

13. 05V541000Received 22 Nov 2005. 198 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This may cause a loss of steering control and a crash could occur without prior warning.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect and replace the lower steering shaft pinch bolt at the connection and bolts on the steering cross shaft will be replaced. The recall began on february 17, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-464. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Feb 2006.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

1

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

14 Sep 2021

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20001
2. 20012
3. 20025
4. 20035
5. 20049
6. 20059
7. 200613
8. 200717
9. 200814
10. 20098
11. 201010
12. 20118
13. 201212
14. 201311
15. 201410
16. 201514
17. 201616
18. 201715
19. 201816
20. 201923
21. 202012
22. 202114
23. 20229
24. 20237
25. 20247
26. 202511
27. 20265
28. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2?

479,138 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Business Class M2 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 111 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Business Class M2, model years 2000 to 2027. 13 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 name most often?

Service Brakes: 3 of 11 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.