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2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, describing incidents dated January 27, 2026.
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ODI #11713604 · Filed
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…
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
NHTSA #26V660000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,456 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1042 · Vehicles built through November 7, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2022-2027 FCCC XCM, FCCC XCR, 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 2024-2027 FCCC XCS and FCCC XBS vehicles equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1042.
Insulation May Catch Fire
NHTSA #26V635000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 24 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1041 · Vehicles built starting November 25, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.
Safety consequence
Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.
Insufficient Oil in Steering Gear Box May Cause Gears to Bind
NHTSA #26V066000 · Steering — Gear Box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) · NHTSA notice
Reported February 4, 2026 · FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.
Potentially affected: 280 vehicles
Repair completion: 45.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 26, 2026 · Vehicles built January 1, 2025 – January 15, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners
NHTSA #25V760000 · Suspension — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 18,783 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1027 · Owners notified December 29, 2025
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Loose Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
NHTSA #25V601000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported September 11, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 402 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1023 · Owners notified November 10, 2025 · Vehicles built June 6, 2024 – July 22, 2024 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Loss of Steering Control from Improperly Installed Fasteners
NHTSA #25V603000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 11, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 343 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign D25R2 · Owners notified November 10, 2025
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Reduced Brake Performance/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #25V295000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice
Reported May 7, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 68 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1019 · Owners notified July 1, 2025 · Vehicles built June 3, 2024 – December 2, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Brake Light Failure from Software Error
NHTSA #25V187000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,968 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1018 · Owners notified May 15, 2025 · Vehicles built November 25, 2024 – December 2, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate
NHTSA #24V668000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Automatic Emergency Braking · NHTSA notice
Reported September 10, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 16,890 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1009 · Owners notified October 24, 2024 · Vehicles built November 7, 2023 – July 10, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
NHTSA #24V571000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,799 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1007 · Owners notified September 27, 2024 · Vehicles built April 22, 2024 – July 20, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation
NHTSA #24V402000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 4, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 541 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign D24R6 · Owners notified July 25, 2024 · Vehicles built April 17, 2024 – May 22, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Wheel Detachment from Loose Wheel Hub Fasteners
NHTSA #24V393000 · Wheels — Hub · NHTSA notice
Reported June 3, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 285 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1002 · Owners notified July 18, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Park Brake May Fail or Engage Unexpectedly
NHTSA #24V335000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported May 14, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 220 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign F1000 · Owners notified August 2, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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