2009 Freightliner Business Class M2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2. The newest campaign is 20V214000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Apr 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V214000, 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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 183,934 units in total.

20V21400014 Apr 2020Exterior Lighting
13V63400016 Dec 2013Power Train / Automatic Transmission
12V40500016 Aug 2012Equipment
12V07400028 Feb 2012Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
11V17300015 Mar 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
10V4720008 Oct 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
10V32200013 Jul 2010Steering / Column
10V17800030 Apr 2010Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

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.
13V634000Received 16 Dec 2013. 255 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number FL-657. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2014.
12V405000Received 16 Aug 2012. 1,663 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-631. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Dec 2012.
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.
11V173000Received 15 Mar 2011. 50 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 freightliner business class m2 and sterling acterra emergency vehicles manufactured from august 18, 2006, through july 7, 2010, equipped with EPA 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on march 25, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v-472).
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2011.
10V472000Received 8 Oct 2010. 58 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with EPA 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Dec 2010.
10V322000Received 13 Jul 2010. 6,325 units.
Steering / Column
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class m2, sterling acterra, a-line, and l-line heavy trucks manufactured from september 8, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dtna will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-582. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Dec 2010.
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.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE12018	Preliminary evaluation	Air Brake Reservoir Bracket Fracture	Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank	25 Jun 2012	20 Sep 2012	12V405000
PE10007	Preliminary evaluation	Stop Lamps Intermittent	Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights	3 Feb 2010	23 May 2010	10V177000

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.

Other model years

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

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/business-class-m2/2009/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2?: 183,934 units in 8 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. 8 of them name the 2009 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.