2025 Freightliner Business Class M2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2. The newest campaign is 26V066000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Feb 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion). NHTSA has 1 complaint on file for 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, 26V066000, in the NHTSA record

Fontaine Modification will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.

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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 43,579 units in total.

26V0660004 Feb 2026Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
25V7600004 Nov 2025Suspension / Critical Fasteners
25V60300011 Sep 2025Steering / Critical Fasteners
25V60100011 Sep 2025Service Brakes, Air / Critical Fasteners
25V2950007 May 2025Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
25V18700025 Mar 2025Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
24V66800010 Sep 2024Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
24V5710001 Aug 2024Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
24V4020004 Jun 2024Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
24V3930003 Jun 2024Wheels / Hub
24V33500014 May 2024Parking Brake

26V066000Received 4 Feb 2026. 280 units.
Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Fontaine Modification Company (Fontaine Modification) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been assembled with insufficient oil.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Fontaine Modification will inspect and replace the steering gearbox as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
Report filed by FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2026.
25V760000Received 4 Nov 2025. 18,783 units.
Suspension / Critical Fasteners
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1027. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Dec 2025.
25V603000Received 11 Sep 2025. 343 units.
Steering / Critical Fasteners
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number D25R2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Nov 2025.
25V601000Received 11 Sep 2025. 402 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Critical Fasteners
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1023. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Nov 2025.
25V295000Received 7 May 2025. 68 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1019.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 2025.
25V187000Received 25 Mar 2025. 1,968 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 May 2025.
24V668000Received 10 Sep 2024. 16,890 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 2024.
24V571000Received 1 Aug 2024. 3,799 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1007.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Sep 2024.
24V402000Received 4 Jun 2024. 541 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number D24R6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jul 2024.
24V393000Received 3 Jun 2024. 285 units.
Wheels / Hub
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jul 2024.
24V335000Received 14 May 2024. 220 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1000.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1000. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Aug 2024.

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Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 component mentions.

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.

2025 Freightliner Business Class M2: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Power Train		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 27 Jan 2026

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Complaints about the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2026, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/business-class-m2/2025/. 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: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2?: 43,579 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 2025 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 name most often?: Power Train: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.