U.S. public vehicle records

Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

55 owner complaints analyzed

113 distinct recall campaigns

50,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2000 to 2027 model years. Data updated: 2026-11-01 (November 1, 2026). 35 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 55 complaints (21.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	17	30.9%
Steering behavior	6	10.9%
Transmission and shifting	2	3.6%
Engine operation	1	1.8%
Electrical and battery issues	1	1.8%
Fuel system concerns	1	1.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Unknown Or Other

Service Brakes

Electrical System

Fuel System, Diesel

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Steering

Suspension

Engine

Unknown Or Other: 12; Service Brakes: 8; Electrical System: 4; Fuel System, Diesel: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Steering: 3; Suspension: 3; Engine: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 4

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

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Pattern summary

Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10079129 · 2004-07-01 (July 1, 2004)

THE FREIGHTLINER TRACTORS WE ARE NOW USING AT YELLOW TRANSPORTATION, IN NATIONWIDE SERVICE, HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FOOT BRAKES. THE BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED, ARE VERY SLOW TO RELEASE. I FEEL THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS PROBLEM ON SLICK SURFACES. WE USUALLY PULL TWIN TRAILERS BEHIND THESE TRACTORS--AND THEY ARE SLEEPER CABS, TWO MAN OPERATION. THE BRAKES WILL OFTEN DRAG THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, EVEN WHEN NO PRESSURE IS BEING APPLIED.(AS WHEN COMING TO A RED LIGHT-THE LIGHT CHANGES,BRAKES ARE RELEASED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO SLOW AND WILL COME TO…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10079129 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10093505 · 2004-10-02 (October 2, 2004)

(1) DESIGN (2) PARKING BRAKE ALLOWS VEHICLE TO MOVE AS MUCH AS 4 INCHES AFTER SETTING. UNABLE TO HOOK-UP TRAILER WITHOUT 2 PEOPLE. DAMAGED HITCH. (3) FREIGHTLINER CLAIMS IT CAN NOT BE FIXED.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10093505 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10165708 · 2006-08-24 (August 24, 2006)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TRUSSVILLE PURCHASED A NEW BUS FROM ILLINOIS BUS SALES (IBS), 1216 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016, THE BUS HAS SEATING CAPACITY FOR 36 INDIVIDUALS. THE CHURCH PAID CASH FOR THE BUS. IT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM IBS ON MAY 23, 2006. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS [VIN removed] - 2006 FREIGHTLINER F160/M2 - AMERITRANS BODY - AT TIME OF PURCHASE IT HAD 197 MILES. ON THE FIRST OCCASION TO USE THE BUS WITH PASSENGERS, IT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT STAY ON THE ROAD. IT HAS A STEERING DEFECT AS WELL. IN ADDI…

Owner-reported narrative. 550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165708 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11210358 · 2019-05-28 (May 28, 2019)

PERSISTENT FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHING FAILURE CAUSING EXCESSIVE ROLL IN VEHICLE STEERING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. RELATED TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 32-47. BUSHINGS FAIL AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES AND MUST BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY.

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11210358 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11432993 · 2021-09-14 (September 14, 2021)

Not sure if it is a malfunction or not. Can not verify. Seller mentioned: “Allison Automatic Transmission will not shift from Neutral to Drive or Reverse unless you hit the brake”. It does shift w/o braking. This seems like it would be a safety issue but Freightliner Techs can not verify. Vehicle is new to me and has not been inspected yet although I did consult Freigthliner tech via phone. No warning lights related. Operates fine otherwise.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11432993 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11713604 · 2026-01-27 (January 27, 2026)

The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner M2. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and driving over a bump, the contact’s leg struck the gear shifter, shifting the gear shifter into neutral. The contact believed that the gear shifter was not in a good location and that the gear shifter was too close to the driver's leg. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 23.

Owner-reported narrative. 23 miles reported. Look up ODI 11713604 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10165180 · 2006-08-10 (August 10, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO SUGGESTED THE FUEL FILTER BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE STARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO A PARKING LOT WHERE THE FUEL FILTER WAS CHANGED. THREE DAYS LATER, VEHICLE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED AN INJECTOR. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THE OIL PUMP, INJECTORS, TURBO, AND RADIATOR FILTERS WERE …

Owner-reported narrative. 42,198 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165180 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10667090 · 2014-12-18 (December 18, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAT FAN WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE ON POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10667090 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

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Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

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2011: 8; 2012: 12; 2013: 11; 2014: 10; 2015: 14; 2016: 16; 2017: 15; 2018: 16; 2019: 23; 2020: 12; 2021: 14; 2022: 10; 2023: 8; 2024: 8; 2025: 13; 2026: 6; 2027: 2

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Year-by-year records

Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2 model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2000	0	1	Not available
2001	0	2	+1
2002	0	5	+3
2003	1	5	0
2004	8	9	+4
2005	7	9	0
2006	8	13	+4
2007	4	17	+4
2008	1	14	-3
2009	2	8	-6
2010	0	10	+2
2011	0	8	-2
2012	4	12	+4
2013	0	11	-1
2014	0	10	-1
2015	4	14	+4
2016	1	16	+2
2017	1	15	-1
2018	0	16	+1
2019	0	23	+7
2020	8	12	-11
2021	2	14	+2
2022	1	10	-4
2023	1	8	-2
2024	0	8	0
2025	1	13	+5
2026	1	6	-7
2027	0	2	-4

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Data completeness

55 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-11-01.

63.6%Usable mileage35 / 55 records

100.0%Valid incident date55 / 55 records

100.0%Valid filing date55 / 55 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates55 / 55 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027
Unknown Or Other	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	8100.0% ODI 11472393 Attached to this is the federal certification label for an Ultra Liner 45 built on the Freightliner chassis. Executive Coach Builders is building this bus, National Bus Sales is selling this bus to schools in Oklahoma and Texas. The states have allowed that, but as an OEM that goes against what is currently allowed. Look up ODI 11472393 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 11586756 The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS Look up ODI 11586756 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11590092 Horn fails to work when the truck is cold. After the steering wheel has been moved during operation, the horn eventually begins to work. I had a vehicle drift into my lane on the highway, and when I went to use the horn, it failed to work. Fortunately, I was able to swerve to avoid the other vehicle hitting the front of my cab. I bought this truck brand new from Freightliner. They state that there is no longer a warranty on the horn, which in my opinion should be viewed as a safety item and should not have failed in less than (3) years and… Look up ODI 11590092 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11586731 This is the first of several entries I am making. The DEF headers on 7 of our trucks have had the same failure and if I see more I will report these also. This is an emission system issue. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC.6BOLY,CMNS Look up ODI 11586731 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11020287 · 28,745 mi ROLL PIN WHICH SECURES PARK BRAKE KNOB ROUTINELY WORKS IT WAY OUT OF THE KNOB AND PREVENTS (DEPENDING ON WHAT POSITION VALVE IS IN) EITHER APPLICATION OR RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE. OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND USING PARKING BRAKE. Look up ODI 11020287 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11181784 · 75,000 mi VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK ROLLED FORWARD AND TRAPPED DRIVER UNDER REAR TIRE SET. DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE SPRINGS. Look up ODI 11181784 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	250.0% ODI 10788393 · 90,000 mi WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTOR/TRAILER DOWN THE INTERSTATE AN AMBER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE ENTIRE TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DRIVER LOST ALL POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FUSE HAD FAILED ON THE TRUCK BRINGING DOWN THE VEHICLES MCM. Look up ODI 10788393 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Diesel	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Steering	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11483147 Noticed the steering linkage had an unusual amount of free play, Thinking it might be the bearing had failed. Bought a new part and had the one on the truck taken apart. When it was removed, it was noted that the linkage was not installed correctly. There is a safety bolt that locks the linkage and prevent it from dislodging and it was installed but not in a way to prevent separation from the steering linkage from the steering wheel. In one of the pictures where i took the linkage and attached it the way it was installed on the truck to demons… Look up ODI 11483147 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11773084 The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the contact's son. The contact's son was the operator of a 2026 FTL MM Business Class M2. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle independently drove off the road, crashed into a covert, crashed into a fence and then crashed into a hay bail. In addition, the vehicle rolled three times before coming to a stop. The airbags failed to deploy as intended. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact's son wa… Look up ODI 11773084 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Service Brakes	62,804–111,500 mi	84,000 mi	7	ODI 10910910 · 133,000 mi JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM HUBBARD TRAILERS, IN ARIZONA, WITH A RECEIPT FROM HAVING BOTH REAR BRAKES REDONE. DROVE IT HOME THEN TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FL DEALERSHIP (NAMPA, ID) TO GET AN OFFICIAL INSPECTION. ON INSPECTION THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON. WORK WAS DONE, AND I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE ON THE TRUCK RE:BRAKES. I DROVE IT HOME, ABOUT 30 MILES AND NO PROBLEM. FIRST TIME I TRIED TO TAKE IT OUT ON A TRIP, THE REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP. CALLED NAMPA FREIGHTLINER, MULTIPLE TIMES, WHILE STOPPED ON SIDE OF ROAD. THEY ADVISED TO BLEED THE… Look up ODI 10910910 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10461961 · 50,607 mi REAR BRAKES STARTED DRAGGING WHILE DRIVING ALONG. I STOPPED TO CHECK THEM AND THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS VERY HOT AND SMELLING OF OVERHEATED BRAKES. I TURNED AROUND TO TRY AND MAKE IT HOME BUT THE NEXT TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET STOPPED. I WAS TOWED TO A FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY TOLD ME I HAD A STUCK CALIPER. THIS VEHICLE IS A MOTORHOME CONVERSION BY DYNAMAX AND HAS HYDRAULIC, ABS BRAKES. *JB Look up ODI 10461961 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11035792 · 84,000 mi I HAVE HAD 4 BRAKE FAILURES DUE TO STUCK CALIPERS AND SEVERE OVERHEATING AND LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ALL 4 WHEELS HAVE BEEN AFFECTED AT DIFFERENT TIMES. TWO WERE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND TWO WHILE DRIVING ON SECONDARY ROADS. TWO OF THE FAILURES REQUIRED TOWING TO THE REPAIR FACILITY. THE BRAKES ARE BOSCH DISC BRAKES WITH 66MM DUAL PISTONS, THE TIMELINE ON THE STUCK CALIPERS IS AS FOLLOWS; JUNE 20, 2012, 50,908 MILES, RIGHT REAR CALIPER STUCK AND LOST BRAKES, TOWED TO FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTE… Look up ODI 11035792 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	70,000 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10605802 · 50,000 mi I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN 2006 BUT EVERY YEAR I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR AND SOONER IF I RUN THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER ON HI I HAVE TO REPLACE EVERY MONTH OR SO.THE GROUND WIRE GETS HOT AND THE MOTOR GOES BAD.A RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THIS VEHICLE AND A NEW MODEL OF HEATER BLOWER MOTOR NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED.BECAUSE THE FRENCH MADE MODEL DON'T LAST VERY LONG AT ALL. *TR Look up ODI 10605802 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10760124 · 42,000 mi I WAS DRIVING SOUTH OF ATLANTA ON I-75 IN "CRUISE CONTROL" MODE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME HAD AN INCIDENT REQUIRING THEM TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" DID NOT DISENGAGE. MY BRAKING EFFORT WAS AFFECTED BY THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL AT FULL POWER. FORTUNATELY I HAD TIME TO FIND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" ON THE DASH AND WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE "CRUISE CONTROL". I CONTINUED MY TRIP NOT USING "CRUISE CONTROL". LATER THAT SAME DAY A MOTORIST PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME AND ADVISED ME… Look up ODI 10760124 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10788393 · 90,000 mi WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTOR/TRAILER DOWN THE INTERSTATE AN AMBER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE ENTIRE TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DRIVER LOST ALL POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FUSE HAD FAILED ON THE TRUCK BRINGING DOWN THE VEHICLES MCM. Look up ODI 10788393 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Diesel	Too few reports for a range	148,419 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10170685 · 217,167 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY BURST WITHOUT WARNING SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE FUEL LINES WERE FRACTURED INTO AND NEEDED REPLACED. A NHTSA RECALL, #05V469000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE FUEL SYSTEM HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE U… Look up ODI 10170685 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10170688 · 148,419 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY BURST WITHOUT WARNING AND BEGAN TO SPRAY DIESEL FUEL ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE FUEL LINES WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NHTSA RECALL, #05V469000 REMEDY REPAIR TO THE ENGINE BY EMC RECALIBRATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL LIFT PUMP WAS PERFORMED WHICH PERTAINED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE … Look up ODI 10170688 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10268347 · 78,226 mi HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES BROKE, CAUSING A BREAKDOWN, TOW AND REPAIR. LOSS OF FUEL ALSO. LINES WERE REPLACED AT AUTHORIZED DEALER WITH WHAT WAS AVAILABLE. THIS BREAKDOWN NOT INCLUDING FUEL LOSS RESULTED IN A LOST DAY AND $700 COSTS. 3 MONTHS LATER, WE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE TO REPLACE THE LINES AGAIN. THE NOTICE SAYS WE COULD QUALIFY FOR REIMBURSEMENT, BUT WHEN I CALLED DETROIT DIESEL, THEY SAID NO. SEEMS THAT DEFECTIVE LINES WERE THE PROBLEM ALL ALONG, REGARDLESS OF THE TIME FRAME. TR Look up ODI 10268347 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Too few reports for a range	26,205 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10362964 · 8,000 mi I HAVE A 2007 SPORTCHASSIS (FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2) WITH 8000 MILES, WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT CALIPER LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT FIRE, I WAITED FOR TRUCK TO COOL DOWN AND DROVE HOME. NEXT TIME I TOOK THE TRUCK OUT, ABT A WEEK LATER, THE LEFT CALIPER DID THE SAME THING. I CHECKED THE CALIPERS ARE FINE, THE BRAKE FLUID IS ALSO OK. I HAVE TRIED CONTACTING FREIGHTLINER SPORTCHASSIS IN OKLAHOMA WHERE THE TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED 4/2006. I HAVE BEEN TOLD SEVERAL "FIXES" BY THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER HERE IN MIAMI FL BUT ITS VERY COSTLY ABT $5000 TO… Look up ODI 10362964 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10382494 · 60,000 mi I HAVE A FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS HAULER WITH 60000 MILES IN AUG 2010 THE LEFT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP OVER HEATING AND BURNING OUT THE ABS SENSOR, PADS AND ROTOR HAD TO BE TURNED. THIS WORK WAS DONE BY THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER. ON 12-31-10 THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP AND AGAIN BURNED OUT THE ABS SENSOR AND OVER HEATED THE BRAKES. I AGAIN TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE FREIGHTLINER DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY CONTACTED THE FREIGHTLINER CO AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE STICKING AND THAT THEY BOTH SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE ABS SENSOR … Look up ODI 10382494 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10436895 · 26,205 mi THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE, AIR CHAMBER AND CROSS SHAFT BROKE OFF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WHICH CAUSED THE CROSS SHAFT AND CHAMBER BRACKET TO BREAK. THIS ALLOWED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO ROTATE UPWARD WHICH CAUSED IT TO WEDGE UNDER THE FRAME RAIL. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SUPPORT BRACKET WELDED ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING WAS ALSO BROKEN AND WAS NOT SUPPORTING THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER AND CROSS SHAFT ASSEMBLY. IN THE CONDITION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS NOT … Look up ODI 10436895 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	Too few reports for a range	3,275 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10165708 · 550 mi FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TRUSSVILLE PURCHASED A NEW BUS FROM ILLINOIS BUS SALES (IBS), 1216 RAND ROAD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016, THE BUS HAS SEATING CAPACITY FOR 36 INDIVIDUALS. THE CHURCH PAID CASH FOR THE BUS. IT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM IBS ON MAY 23, 2006. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS [VIN removed] - 2006 FREIGHTLINER F160/M2 - AMERITRANS BODY - AT TIME OF PURCHASE IT HAD 197 MILES. ON THE FIRST OCCASION TO USE THE BUS WITH PASSENGERS, IT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT STAY ON THE ROAD. IT HAS A STEERING DEFECT AS WELL. IN ADDI… Look up ODI 10165708 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11210358 · 6,000 mi PERSISTENT FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHING FAILURE CAUSING EXCESSIVE ROLL IN VEHICLE STEERING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. RELATED TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 32-47. BUSHINGS FAIL AFTER ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES AND MUST BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY. Look up ODI 11210358 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	70,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10159251 · 70,000 mi 2004 FEIGHTLINER M2 .ON TUESDAY NOV. 1ST 2005 WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WITH LUG NUTS AND BRAKE DRUM STILL ATTACHED NEARLY LOST TRUCK BUT KEPT IT STEADY UNTIL I COULD STOP IT .WHEEL BEARING AND SPINDLE FAILURE WAS SAID TO BE THE CAUSE. REPLACED WHOLE FRONT AXLE AND BOTH SIDES WHEEL BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY. KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS WAS INTERSTATE POSTED SPEED OF 65 MPH. NOW AT 112000 MILES 42K LATER I GO TO GET NEW TIRES AND BALANCE AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW NOW THE DRIVER SIDE HAS GIVEN WARNING AND IT IS 1/8 INCH FRO… Look up ODI 10159251 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	95,050 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10511212 · 190,000 mi M2 106 MODEL STARTED PRESENTING MAJOR OIL LEAK ONE MONTH AGO. REPLACED OIL PAN GASKET, BUT DIDN'T CORRECT PROBLEM. AFTER MECHANIC VERIFICATION, IT TURNS OUT IT IS THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. MECHANIC STATED HE HAS SEEN QUITE A FEW FREIGHT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE CAT3126 WITH OIL LEAK PROBLEMS FROM THE SAME CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. *TR Look up ODI 10511212 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11376875 · 100 mi CATALYTIC HAS ISSUES Look up ODI 11376875 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-12	0	24V924000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	25V187000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	25V295000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	25V504000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	25V603000, 25V601000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	25V760000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	1	None	ODI 11713604 · 23 mi The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner M2. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and driving over a bump, the contact’s leg struck the gear shifter, shifting the gear shifter into neutral. The contact believed that the gear shifter was not in a good location and that the gear shifter was too close to the driver's leg. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 23. Look up ODI 11713604 at NHTSA ↗
2026-02	0	26V066000	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	26V475000	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10	1	26V660000, 26V635000	ODI 11773084 The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the contact's son. The contact's son was the operator of a 2026 FTL MM Business Class M2. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle independently drove off the road, crashed into a covert, crashed into a fence and then crashed into a hay bail. In addition, the vehicle rolled three times before coming to a stop. The airbags failed to deploy as intended. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact's son wa… Look up ODI 11773084 at NHTSA ↗
2026-11 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	0	1
2023	0	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	1	0	0
2023	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Unknown Or Other	Service Brakes	Electrical System	Fuel System, Diesel	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Steering	Suspension	Engine
Unknown Or Other	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel System, Diesel	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Steering	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Suspension	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Engine	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

5 mentions · 9.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 45,750 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 11432993

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ODI 10714868 · 1,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE INTAKE HEATER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.

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ODI 10788393 · 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTOR/TRAILER DOWN THE INTERSTATE AN AMBER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE ENTIRE TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DRIVER LOST ALL POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FUSE HAD FAILED ON THE TRUCK BRINGING DOWN THE VEHICLES MCM.

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 5.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 50,607 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10461961 · 50,607 mi

REAR BRAKES STARTED DRAGGING WHILE DRIVING ALONG. I STOPPED TO CHECK THEM AND THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS VERY HOT AND SMELLING OF OVERHEATED BRAKES. I TURNED AROUND TO TRY AND MAKE IT HOME BUT THE NEXT TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET STOPPED. I WAS TOWED TO A FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTER WHERE THEY TOLD ME I HAD A STUCK CALIPER. THIS VEHICLE IS A MOTORHOME CONVERSION BY DYNAMAX AND HAS HYDRAULIC, ABS BRAKES. *JB

Look up ODI 10461961 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11035792 · 84,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 4 BRAKE FAILURES DUE TO STUCK CALIPERS AND SEVERE OVERHEATING AND LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ALL 4 WHEELS HAVE BEEN AFFECTED AT DIFFERENT TIMES. TWO WERE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND TWO WHILE DRIVING ON SECONDARY ROADS. TWO OF THE FAILURES REQUIRED TOWING TO THE REPAIR FACILITY. THE BRAKES ARE BOSCH DISC BRAKES WITH 66MM DUAL PISTONS, THE TIMELINE ON THE STUCK CALIPERS IS AS FOLLOWS; JUNE 20, 2012, 50,908 MILES, RIGHT REAR CALIPER STUCK AND LOST BRAKES, TOWED TO FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CENTE…

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ODI 10760124 · 42,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING SOUTH OF ATLANTA ON I-75 IN "CRUISE CONTROL" MODE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME HAD AN INCIDENT REQUIRING THEM TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" DID NOT DISENGAGE. MY BRAKING EFFORT WAS AFFECTED BY THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL AT FULL POWER. FORTUNATELY I HAD TIME TO FIND THE "CRUISE CONTROL" ON THE DASH AND WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE THE "CRUISE CONTROL". I CONTINUED MY TRIP NOT USING "CRUISE CONTROL". LATER THAT SAME DAY A MOTORIST PULLED UP ALONG SIDE OF ME AND ADVISED ME…

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Matching rule

Steering assistance concerns

2 mentions · 3.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 115,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10788393 · 90,000 mi

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ODI 10788398 · 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TRACTOR/TRAILER DOWN THE HIGHWAY AN AMBER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE ENTIRE TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE DRIVER LOST ALL POWER STEERING, AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FUSE HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK WHICH BROUGHT DOWN THE VEHICLE'S MCM.

Look up ODI 10788398 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 42,198 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10165180 · 42,198 mi

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b