NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Freightliner M2
The 2019 Freightliner M2 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2019 Freightliner M2. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
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NHTSA #23V105000Reported February 20, 2023 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Safety consequence
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
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.