Recall Register

2013 Freightliner Business Class M2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2013 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. 1 NHTSA investigation names 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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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 180,414 units in total.

  • 20V214000Exterior Lighting
  • 18V503000Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
  • 16V206000Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
  • 15V616000Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
  • 13V634000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
  • 13V074000Electrical System
  • 12V266000Suspension / Front
  • 12V207000Exterior Lighting / Headlights
  • 12V178000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
  • 12V137000Steering / Column
  • 12V074000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

  1. 20V214000Received . 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: .

  2. 18V503000Received . 1,256 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL782. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 16V206000Received . 702 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-705. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 15V616000Received . 5,801 units.

    Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-692. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 13V634000Received . 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: .

  6. 13V074000Received . 161 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD vehicle chassis, manufactured from December 3, 2011, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a SmartPlex switch hub module. Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number FL-639. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 12V266000Received . 217 units.

    Suspension / Front

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner custom chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle-brand front axle knuckles. The front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 10, 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-629. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 12V207000Received . 1,248 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Headlights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner business class m2 vehicles manufactured from february 6, 2012, through march 14, 2012 because the low beam headlights turn off in high beam mode.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this occurs, the driver may have reduced foreground lighting while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the vehicle software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 26, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-626. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 12V178000Received . 3,116 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from february 3, 2012, through march 2, 2012. The quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body. If the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin before june 15, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-625. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 12V137000Received . 1,046 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling one 2012 cascadia and certain model year 2012 and 2013 freightliner business class m2 vehicles, and model year 2013 108sd and 114sd vehicles manufactured from january 20, 2012, through february 17, 2012. Certain property class 04 (pc04) steering wheel nuts with incompletely formed threads were supplied to dtna in lieu of the specified property class 05 nuts. The steering wheel nuts supplied may not provide the clamp load required to fully seat the steering wheel on the steering shaft when tightened to the specified torque.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A steering wheel that is not fully seated on the steering shaft may wobble and make it difficult to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have a new steering wheel nut installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-623. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 12V074000Received . 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: .

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

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE13001Preliminary evaluationSmartPlex Multiplexer Module FailureElectrical System15 Jan 201311 Apr 201313V074000

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

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  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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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/business-class-m2/2013/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
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 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2?
180,414 units in 11 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. 11 of them name the 2013 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.