Freightliner Business Class M2 — Suspension
High risk
Nov 4, 2025
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the fasteners for the axle clamp(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the clamps could loosen. If this happens, the axle could move and cause a
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Sep 11, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and detach, causing reduced braking.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Sep 11, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the castle nut securing the tie rod may not have been tightened properly and/or the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate. If
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Mar 25, 2025
Model years: 2026
Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the brake lights not to work when the brakes are automatically applied during emergency braking. Safety Risk: Brake lights
Also affects: Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — High Voltage
High risk
Jan 30, 2025
Model years: 2024
On certain electric trucks, the electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not have been assembled properly. As a result, the connector could separate from the module. I
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 10, 2024
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the brake lights not to work when the brakes are automatically applied during emergency braking. Safety Risk: Brake lights
Also affects: Western Star 57x, Freightliner 108sd, Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Jul 31, 2024
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, the ball stud on the tie rod(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control. Note: This
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 57x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Jun 4, 2024
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, the ball stud on the tie rod(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Ris
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 108sd, Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Wheels
High risk
May 31, 2024
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the snap rings for the wheel hub fasteners could be missing. As a result, the wheel hub fasteners could loosen and cause the wheel(s) to detach.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Wheels
High risk
Apr 3, 2024
Model years: 2023, 2024
Problem: On certain trucks, the inner flange of the steer axle wheels may crack. As a result, a piece of the flange could separate from the wheel. Note: This special warranty progr
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 57x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 22, 2023
Model years: 2024
Certain trucks may have been built with a transmission shifter that indicates a park ("P") position but a transmission that doesn't contain a park pawl. As a result, the truck coul
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 1, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain buses, the driveshaft could break while driving and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels. The driveshaft could also separate from the vehicle.
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
Apr 27, 2023
Model years: 2023
Issue: A small number of short-wheelbase trucks were equipped with wheels and tires that may not be suitable for the vehicle. As a result, the truck may not meet certain test requi
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Apr 5, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the cotter pin may be missing from the tie rod castle nut on the front steer axle. As a result, the nut could loosen. If this happens, the tie rod could detach f
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Visual System
High risk
Apr 4, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain trucks, the spline teeth in the windshield wiper arm(s) could wear and break. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work properly.
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) M2 Sport Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Feb 20, 2023
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the joint connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the joint could loosen and separate, causing a loss of
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 14, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain trucks, the tail lamps do not turn on when the daytime running lamps (DRLs) are on. Canadian regulations require that, if a vehicle has dash backlighting, the low beam h
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47x, Western Star 49x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Tires
High risk
Dec 12, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail.
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Jul 29, 2022
Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47x
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Jun 3, 2022
Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, a bolt for the upper joint on the steering shaft may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the joint could disconnect and cause a loss of steering.
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Tires
High risk
Nov 17, 2021
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail.
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
May 19, 2021
Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tie rod clamp may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod end could loosen and separate. If this happens, there could be a loss o
Also affects: Western Star 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 Chassis, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
May 7, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak.
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis, Western Star 4700, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Apr 12, 2021
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain trucks, the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts may be defective and could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control.
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 11, 2021
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain trucks, the retaining clip on the transmission oil cooler line may fail. If this happens, the cooler line could detach from the radiator. This can result in a transmissi
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Dec 21, 2020
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain buses, the bolts that attach the brake caliper support (also called a tie bar) on the front axle may not be tightened correctly. As a result, the tie bar could loosen or
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Structure
High risk
Nov 12, 2020
Model years: 2019
On certain trucks, the welds that attach the trailer hitch may crack due to improper welding. As a result, the hitch could detach from the truck while towing a trailer.
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, International Hv, International Hx, International Mv, Kenworth T370
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Wheels
High risk
Oct 27, 2020
Model years: 2021
On certain trucks, the spindle nut snap ring on the left side of the steer axle may not be installed correctly or may be missing. As a result, the tire and wheel assembly could sep
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, Western Star 5700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 16, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain trucks equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), a component within the clutch assembly could fail. If this happens, the
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Sep 1, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the engine wire harness could be damaged by contact with various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If this happens, the engine could stall
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Aug 7, 2020
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the engine wire harness could be damaged by contact with various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If this happens, the engine could stall
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 14, 2020
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks equipped with "Fleet Engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective
Also affects: Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Wheels
High risk
Mar 23, 2020
Model years: 2019
On certain trucks, the hubs on the steer axle may not contain any lubricant. This may result in wheel bearing damage, and in extreme cases, could cause a wheel to separate from the
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Mar 3, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain trucks equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the caliper bolts to loosen and result in reduced
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Western Star 4700, Western Star 5700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 4, 2019
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain trucks equipped with electronic stability control (ESC), the brake lights may turn on when the automatic traction control (ATC) activates. Canadian regulations do not al
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Western Star 4700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
May 17, 2019
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
May 15, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain trucks equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the caliper bolts to loosen and result in reduced
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 5700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Dec 20, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the bolts that join the steering and tie rod arm to the steering knuckle may not have been properly tightened. This could lead to a separation of the tie rod a
Also affects: Western Star 4700, Freightliner 108sd, Western Star 5900, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 19, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-488. On certain vehicles equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), an
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 5700, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner 108sd, Western Star 4700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Oct 9, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead t
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xb Chassis, Freightliner 114sd, Western Star 4700, Western Star 5700, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Tires
High risk
Sep 19, 2018
Model years: 2019
Certain trucks were equipped with Bridgestone M864, M860A or M854 wide-base tires, size 425/65R22.5, that may not conform to the endurance testing requirements of Canada Motor Vehi
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Sep 19, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain trucks, the steering shaft assembly may not have been installed correctly. This could cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels, resulti
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 108sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Aug 9, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead t
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Suspension
High risk
Jul 30, 2018
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain trucks, a combination of brake vibrations and corrosion could cause the tie-rod tube to fatigue and break. This may lead to a disconnect between the front wheels and red
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Jul 23, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain trucks, the steering shaft assembly may not have been installed correctly. This could cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels, resulti
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
May 30, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead t
Also affects: Western Star 4900, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 5700, Western Star 4700, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Accessories
High risk
Dec 18, 2017
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate.
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Mvp Ef Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Fs-65 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Non-School Bus, Western Star 4900, Western Star 5700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Nov 28, 2017
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with certain air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which coul
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 5700, Western Star 4700, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 28, 2017
Model years: 2017, 2018
Certain vehicles equipped with certain instrument clusters may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 101 - Controls and Displays and CMVSS 105 - Brake System
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 Chassis
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Structure
High risk
Jul 18, 2017
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, certain tow hooks that are used for recovery purposes may have been incorrectly manufactured and may not meet material strength specifications. If the tow hook
Also affects: Western Star 5700, Western Star 4700, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Jun 27, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the required check valve may not have been installed in one of the ports of the spring brake modulation valve. In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 20, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles outfitted with a dual display instrument cluster option that have the right hand display installed by Fontaine Modification, there could be hardware and softwar
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Tires
High risk
Dec 6, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS LR G tires on the front steering axles, the tires may not have been cured properly during the manufacturing process. This could ca
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Sep 9, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with Meritor disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could le
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Wheels
High risk
Aug 30, 2016
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the specified front axle weight limit may be greater than the hub capacity. If the axle load exceeds the maximum weight capacity of the hub, there is an increa
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado, Western Star 4800
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Apr 22, 2016
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension due to incorrect caliper orientation. This could reduce rear brake effectiveness which would res
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 16, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB or ISL engines, the fuel filter shell and nut plate could separate, causing a fuel leak and also causing the engine to stall. Stalling
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) M2 Sport Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mb Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mc Chassis
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Oct 16, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles built with a front axle built by Detroit Axles, the steering arm bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened at time of assembly. This could allow the bolt to
Also affects: Freightliner Coronado Glider, Freightliner Columbia Glider, Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Oct 16, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may develop an internal electrical short circuit that could blow a fuse in the ECM's electrical supply circuit. This could caus
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Sep 15, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension due to incorrect caliper orientation. This could reduce rear brake effectiveness which would res
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Jul 24, 2015
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins Westport ISL-G engines, excessive engine crankcase pressure could cause the vent tube assembly molded rubber adapter to detach from the br
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Feb 16, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with a hydraulic brake booster, an incorrect switch may have been installed, potentially disabling brake warning lights in the instrument panel. As a r
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Dec 3, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These i
Also affects: Freightliner 122sd, Western Star 4900, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 3, 2014
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks fuelled by compressed natural gas, the exhaust tailpipe may terminate under the fuel tank cabinet. Over time, the continued heating of the fuel tank by exhaust ga
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Oct 29, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with an Auto-park brake feature, the parking brake may apply unintentionally when the vehicle experiences a severe road vibration, such as travelling o
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 22, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain trucks, incorrect components may have been used at the time of the clutch release mechanism assembly that could lead to loss of clutch function. This could result in uni
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Feb 21, 2014
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISL G or ISX12 G engines, incorrect engine ECU programming could cause the exhaust system temperature to become elevated during cold weath
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 18, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks equipped with Eaton Hybrid transmissions, a software defect could result in unintended acceleration while downshifting. This could increase the risk of a crash ca
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 27, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain trucks, the seat belts may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may no
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Electrical
High risk
Mar 20, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the customizable SmartPlex switch hub module may experience intermittent electrical shorts. As a range of equipment may have been connected to the switch hub mod
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 108sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Wheels
High risk
Oct 19, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In additio
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado, Western Star 4700
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Aug 15, 2012
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain trucks, the air tank mounting brackets may crack, which could allow the tank to detach from the vehicle. An air tank separating from the vehicle could strike another veh
Also affects: Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, Sterling Lt9500, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Jun 29, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain trucks, the front axle knuckles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could lead to shorter than expected bearing and knuckle life. In some instances, this could
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Apr 23, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the quick release valve (QRV) cover may not have been welded correctly during manufacturing process and may become loose or separate from the valve body. If this
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Mar 30, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, an incorrect steering wheel fastener may have been installed during vehicle assembly. The incorrect nut may not provide the clamp load required to fully seat t
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 27, 2012
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 or DD16 engine, the support system for the high pressure fuel line (between the fuel pump and the fuel delivery rail) ma
Also affects: Western Star 4900, Western Star 4700, Freightliner Century, Sterling 9500, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Dec 22, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain emergency vehicles, the engine shutdown system (normally provided to protect the engine in case of malfunction) may not have been disabled during vehicle assembly. Unexp
Also affects: Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
Nov 21, 2011
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with an MBE4000 (EPA07) engine, the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/
Also affects: Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Fld, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line between the engine-mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a diesel fuel leak. The location of the leak is unlike
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, specific operating conditions (such as tight, successive, highly banked curves in opposite directions), could trigger unintended Electronic Stability Control (
Also affects: Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling A-Line
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Sep 13, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 27, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain trucks, the driveshaft may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process. This could allow the driveshaft to fracture along the length of the tube seam
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Western Star 4900, Western Star 6900, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Apr 20, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the slack adjuster housings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow the housings to fracture and fail. As a result, the wheel brake to which
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado, Western Star 4900, Western Star 6900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 7, 2011
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the inboard (buckle end) seatbelt anchor backing plates do not meet the Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) design specifications. In the event of a crash, the
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Label
High risk
Nov 4, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the recommended cold tire inflation information, as required by the Technical Standards Document No. 120S5.3.1, was inadvertently omitted during vehicle assemb
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Coronado, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
Jul 26, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with an MBE900 (EPA04 and EPA07) engine, the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property da
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Sterling 7500, Sterling 8500, Sterling Acterra, Thomas Built Fs-65 Non-School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Jul 13, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the weld around the steering shaft tube, which joins the splined tube to the non-splined intermediate tube, may be mislocated. An improperly located weld bead
Also affects: Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
May 3, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an igniti
Also affects: Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Century, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 22, 2010
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the stop lamps may operate intermittently during light braking applications. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Emissions
High risk
Nov 16, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
The emergency vehicle applications that are subject of this recall are designed with a dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit the aftertreatment diesel pa
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 5, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line may fatigue crack and leak. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire, which could result in pro
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld, Sterling 9500
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Jul 21, 2009
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, an incorrect weld on the steering shaft tube assembly may allow the splined tube and the non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed,
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Jun 9, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, a quick release valve (QRV) contains a rubber diaphragm that may delaminate and cause leakage, a restriction, or blockage of the airflow, thereby affecting pre
Also affects: Sterling 7500, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 15, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture, causing a diesel fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could re
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line, Thomas Built Hdx Non-School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 9, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The headlights may have been installed at a height greater than th
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 31, 2008
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the optional high current tail lamp Power Distribution Module (PDM) was installed in a location highly susceptible to water intrusion. This may lead to a loss of
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Mar 25, 2008
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, incorrect spindle nuts may have been installed during vehicle assembly. This could cause incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubricat
Also affects: Freightliner Fln Business Class, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fb-65 Commercial Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs-65 School Bus Chassis, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 4, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the high-pressure fuel line at each injector may fatigue and fracture if a fastener at the end of the line is not properly connected. This would allow high press
Also affects: Freightliner Century, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 21, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The front reflex reflectors were omitted during vehicle assembly. Th
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Dec 17, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possib
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 24, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, when the ignition key is in the 'ON' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized. If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance i
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Suspension
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the flange, crossmember, and web mounting surfaces of the center suspension mounting bracket casting may not be perpendicular. An out of square casting may have
Also affects: Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld120sd, Freightliner Fld120sd Military, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Mar 22, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the front spindle nut may have been over-tightened during vehicle assembly, causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing wear.
Also affects: Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Feb 6, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing error with the double-check valve module used in controls for the park brake interlock on school bus chassis or in the optional M2 work brake m
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Suspension
High risk
Apr 19, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Western Star 6900, Western Star 4900, Freightliner Condor, American Lafrance Metropolitan, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Suspension
High risk
Dec 2, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect of the front axle I-beam top flange may result in a reduction of axle service life. The axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture, causing a
Also affects: Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Motorhome Chassis, Sterling A-Line
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Nov 23, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles equipped with both left-hand and right-hand drive positions, the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft connection to the left-hand mitre box may have
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Brakes
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the park brake anchor/pivot bolt may fatigue fracture. As a result, the parking brakes may not apply and the vehicle could roll away without warning, resulting
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Suspension
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear spindles may fracture as a result of incorrect heat treat process during vehicle assembly. Rear spindle failure could allow the wheel, tire, and brake
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Coronado
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
Oct 14, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the fan shroud may be drawn back into the fan at high engine speeds when the fan clutch engages. Heavy contact between the fan and the shroud may cause the fan
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Steering
High risk
Sep 14, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade which could result in vehicle damage and possible personal injury. Correction: D
Also affects: Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Tires
High risk
Mar 29, 2005
Model years: 2004
Certain vehicles are equipped with Michelin XDE 10R22.5 LRG and LRF tires that do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 109. A localized variance in the gauge of the inner line
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt55 Van Chassis, Sterling Acterra, Thomas Built C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Fs65 School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Suspension
High risk
Jun 17, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain trucks equipped with 8,000 pound front axles, the front spindle nut may be over-tightened causing preload on the front wheel bearings which may lead to premature bearing
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class, Sterling Acterra
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
May 19, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
Certain vehicles equipped with an Air Management Unit (AMU) in the control systems for the suspension dump valves, drive axle differential lock, fifth wheel slide locks and engine
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 13, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may separate making it difficult to put the transmission into gear. The driver may not be able
Also affects: Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Other
High risk
Jun 19, 2003
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly. Weld failures could lead to the loss of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine
High risk
Feb 19, 2003
Model years: 2002
Certain trucks equipped with a 2002 Caterpillar 3126E engine and an HEP8 injection oil pump were assembled with out of specification pump components and may experience a high press
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Xc Chassis, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Business Class M2 — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 17, 2002
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the cast output yoke on M-B transmissions may fracture on vehicles with 1610 or 16T series drivelines. After a yoke fractures, the main driveline becomes unsup
Also affects: Sterling Acterra
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