NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Freightliner M2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2023 Freightliner 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 2023 Freightliner M2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #23V537000Reported August 1, 2023 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 205 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Safety consequence
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL980.
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.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #23V238000Reported April 4, 2023 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 306 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Safety consequence
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
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.
Other Freightliner M2 model years
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