There have been 79 safety recalls for the Freightliner Business Class M2. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner Business Class M2.
reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Freightliner 114SD, 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 2025 Western Star 49X |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2026 Freightliner 108SD, 2026 Freightliner 114SD, 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia, 2025 Western Star 47X, 2026 Western Star 47X, 2025 Western Star 49X, 2026 Western Star 49X |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2026 freightliner 108sd, freightliner 114sd, freightliner cascadia, 2025-2026 freightliner business class m2, western star 47x, and western star 49x vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash, or delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2015-2020 freightliner business class m2 emergency vehicles equipped with certain cummins diesel engines. the engine protection and inducement software may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Freightliner 108SD, 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2024 Freightliner 114SD, 2025 Freightliner 114SD, 2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2024 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner EM2, 2021 Western Star 47X, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2023 Western Star 47X, 2024 Western Star 47X, 2025 Western Star 47X, 2020 Western Star 49X, 2021 Western Star 49X, 2022 Western Star 49X, 2023 Western Star 49X, 2024 Western Star 49X, 2025 Western Star 49X, 2022 Western Star 57X, 2023 Western Star 57X, 2024 Western Star 57X, 2025 Western Star 57X |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2025 Freightliner 114SD, 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 2025 Western Star 47X |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Fccc S2C, 2025 Fccc S2rv, 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2025 Freightliner 114SD, 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 2025 Western Star 47X, 2025 Western Star 49X |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Fccc MC, 2025 Fccc MT45, 2025 Fccc Mt45g, 2025 Fccc MT55, 2025 Fccc Mt55g, 2025 Fccc S2C, 2025 Fccc S2rv, 2025 Fccc XBS, 2025 Fccc XCM, 2025 Fccc XCP, 2025 Fccc XCR, 2025 Fccc XCS, 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2025 Freightliner 114SD, 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2025 Western Star 47X, 2025 Western Star 49X, 2025 Western Star 57X |
| Component: WHEELS:HUB |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
brakes that pull to one side during an acc braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2019 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Western Star 47X, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2023 Western Star 47X, 2020 Western Star 49X, 2021 Western Star 49X, 2022 Western Star 49X, 2023 Western Star 49X, 2021 Western Star 57X, 2022 Western Star 57X |
| Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2022 freightliner business class m2, 2021 freightliner 108sd, and 2022 freightliner 114sd, and 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Fccc MC, 2023 Fccc MT45, 2023 Fccc S2c 106cab, 2023 Fccc S2rv 106cab, 2023 Fccc XCM, 2023 Fccc XCR, 2023 Fccc XCS, 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2023 Western Star 4700, 2023 Western Star 47X, 2023 Western Star 49X |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, cascadia, 2023 freightliner fccc mc, mt45, s2c 106cab, xcm, s2rv 106cab, xcr, xcs, and 2023 western star 4700, 49x, and 47x vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 7, 2025 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir/tank | 68 |
| Mar. 25, 2025 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 1,891 |
| Dec. 11, 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software | 139 |
| Sep. 10, 2024 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 16,889 |
| Aug. 1, 2024 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 3,421 |
| Jun. 4, 2024 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 540 |
| Jun. 3, 2024 | Wheels:hub | 285 |
| May. 14, 2024 | Parking Brake | 220 |
| Nov. 1, 2022 | Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 218,147 |
| Jul. 29, 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) | 1,375 |
| Jun. 3, 2022 | Steering | 3,578 |
| Mar. 2, 2022 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 11 |
| May. 7, 2021 | Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 9,662 |
| Jan. 20, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 133 |
| Apr. 14, 2020 | Exterior Lighting | 63,175 |
| Apr. 19, 2018 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper | 40 |
| Jun. 26, 2017 | Air Brake | 1,550 |
| Jan. 19, 2017 | Electrical System: Software | 769 |
| Nov. 15, 2016 | Tires:tread/belt | 863 |
| Sep. 14, 2016 | Service Brakes | 3,329 |
| Sep. 13, 2016 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper | 251 |
| Aug. 31, 2016 | Power Train:axle Hubs | 156 |
| Apr. 12, 2016 | Tire | 4 |
| Apr. 12, 2016 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper | 702 |
| Dec. 22, 2015 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 43 |
| Oct. 2, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 273 |
| Oct. 1, 2015 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 5,801 |
| Oct. 1, 2015 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 14 |
| Sep. 30, 2015 | Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment | 10,843 |
| Sep. 22, 2015 | Suspension:rear | 53 |
| Mar. 30, 2015 | Air Brake | 3,732 |
| Feb. 19, 2015 | Service Brakes | 153 |
| Nov. 28, 2014 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber | 1,580 |
| Oct. 21, 2014 | Power Train:clutch Assembly | 391 |
| Dec. 16, 2013 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 255 |
| Nov. 29, 2013 | Seat Belt | 26,310 |
| Oct. 17, 2013 | Electrical System: Software | 20 |
| Mar. 4, 2013 | Electrical System | 161 |
| Aug. 16, 2012 | Equipment | 1,663 |
| Jun. 12, 2012 | Suspension:front | 217 |
| May. 10, 2012 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1,248 |
| Apr. 24, 2012 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve | 3,116 |
| Apr. 2, 2012 | Steering:column | 1,046 |
| Feb. 28, 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 103,437 |
| Dec. 27, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 66 |
| Sep. 16, 2011 | Diesel Fuel System | 73,500 |
| Sep. 15, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 6,225 |
| Mar. 15, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 50 |
| Jan. 7, 2011 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 369 |
| Oct. 8, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 58 |
| Jul. 13, 2010 | Steering:column | 6,325 |
| Apr. 30, 2010 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 8,971 |
| Sep. 15, 2009 | Steering:column | 1,505 |
| Dec. 17, 2008 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 24,650 |
| Jun. 17, 2008 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 172 |
| Apr. 3, 2008 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 724 |
| Mar. 25, 2008 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 28,764 |
| Mar. 11, 2008 | Diesel Fuel System | 62,000 |
| Dec. 21, 2007 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 220 |
| Nov. 13, 2007 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 38,000 |
| Aug. 2, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 4,299 |
| Jul. 24, 2007 | Suspension:rear | 1,200 |
| Jul. 18, 2007 | Steering | 18,000 |
| Jul. 16, 2007 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 75,000 |
| Jun. 13, 2007 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 64 |
| Apr. 12, 2007 | Suspension:front:hub | 219 |
| Feb. 13, 2007 | Air Brake | 535 |
| Jun. 12, 2006 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 5,243 |
| Dec. 6, 2005 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 500 |
| Nov. 22, 2005 | Steering | 198 |
| Oct. 5, 2005 | Parking Brake | 3,850 |
| Oct. 5, 2005 | Suspension:rear:axle:spindle | 1,100 |
| Sep. 6, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 1,395 |
| Mar. 30, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 3,568 |
| Jun. 7, 2004 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 9,602 |
| May. 6, 2004 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 1,700 |
| May. 4, 2004 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 14,000 |
| Jun. 17, 2003 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 2,000 |
| May. 1, 2003 | Air Brake | 1,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 7 |
| 2024 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 3 |
| 2022 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 3 |
| 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 5 |
| 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 5 |
| 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 4 |
| 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 4 |
| 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 10 |
| 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 15 |
| 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 12 |
| 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 8 |
| 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 10 |
| 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 11 |
| 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 8 |
| 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 10 |
| 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 8 |
| 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 14 |
| 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 17 |
| 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 13 |
| 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 9 |
| 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 9 |
| 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 5 |
| 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 5 |
| 2001 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2 |
| 2000 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 |