NHTSA vehicle safety data
2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #26V635000Reported October 1, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 24 vehicles
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #26V475000Reported July 22, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 23,276 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
Safety consequence
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.
Other Freightliner Business Class M2 model years
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