2026 Freightliner Business Class M2

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 1 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the suspension. It has been recalled 6 times.

Most common 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 problems

1 of the 1 complaints (100%) are about the suspension.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension1
100

6 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Structure › Body26V635000
Filed Oct 1, 202624 vehiclesDaimler Trucks North America, LLC

Defect. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.

Risk. Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.

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 › Headlights26V475000
Filed Jul 22, 202623,276 vehiclesDaimler Trucks North America, LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Suspension › Critical Fasteners25V760000
Filed Nov 4, 202518,783 vehiclesDaimler Trucks North America, LLC

Defect. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.

Service Brakes, Air › Critical Fasteners25V601000
Filed Sep 11, 2025402 vehiclesDaimler Trucks North America, LLC

Defect. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.

Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.

Steering › Critical Fasteners25V603000
Filed Sep 11, 2025343 vehiclesDaimler Trucks North America, LLC

Defect. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Risk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights25V187000
Filed Mar 25, 20251,968 vehiclesDaimler Trucks North America, LLC

Defect. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.

Risk. Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.

All 6 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
SuspensionCrash1 killed
Filed Oct 22, 2026OK

The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the contact's son. The contact's son was the operator of a 2026 FTL MM Business Class M2. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle independently drove off the road, crashed into a covert, crashed into a fence and then crashed into a hay bail. In addition, the vehicle rolled three times before coming to a stop. The airbags failed to deploy as intended. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact's son was DOA. A Police report was filed. The State Trooper informed the contact that there was no indication of why the vehicle left the road. The contact researched and discovered a recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V760000 (Suspension), which had a similar failure description. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the local freight liner dealer.

All 1 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2020
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20270200Routine
2026 — this page1601Fatalities reported
202511300Routine
20240800Routine
20231800Routine
202211000Routine
202121400Routine
202081200Routine
201902300Routine
201801600Routine
201711501Fatalities reported
201611600Routine
201541400Routine
201401000Routine
201301100Routine
201241200Routine
20110800Routine
201001000Routine
20092800Routine
200811400Routine
200741710Routine
200681310Routine
20057900Routine
200481010Routine
20031500Routine
20020500Routine
20010200Routine
20000100Routine

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Reading this record

1 death reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 1, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.