2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to engine software and fuel system components as highlighted in recall actions. There are no owner complaints recorded in the NHTSA database for this model year.
Six recalls have been issued affecting various systems including engine and engine cooling, diesel fuel system, exterior lighting, and brake light switch components.
- Engine software faults. Multiple recalls address engine control software failures causing unexpected shutdowns or failure to shut down in over-temperature conditions, which increase crash and fire risks.
- Diesel fuel line leaks. Plastic low pressure fuel lines near the engine may develop substantial leaks leading to fire hazards and road safety issues.
- High pressure fuel line damage. The support system for the pump to rail fuel line may loosen or be damaged during service, causing cracks that lead to fuel leaks with risk of fires and crashes.
- Brake light malfunctions. Intermittent stop lamp failures during light brake application may prevent proper signaling, increasing crash risk.
- Rear reflective tape obstruction. Mudflap hanger brackets may partially cover reflective tape on vehicle rears reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Recalls
- Engine and engine cooling (10V472000). Affects 58 vehicles from model years 2007 to 2010 with EPA 2007 MBE 900 Detroit Diesel engines. Defect involves engine software failing to properly react to aftermarket treatment device fault codes, causing unnecessary shutdowns or failure to shut down. Risk includes crash hazard from sudden shutdown and fire from untreated overheating. Repairs are free through Detroit Diesel authorized service.
- Fuel system, diesel (11V478000). Affects 73,500 heavy trucks from 2004 to 2008 with EPA04 MBE4000 engines having plastic low pressure fuel lines. Plastic fuel lines may leak diesel creating fire and crash hazards. Remedy replaces plastic lines with steel lines at no charge via Detroit Diesel Corporation authorized facilities.
- Engine and engine cooling (11V173000). Covers 50 2008-2009 Business Class M2 and Sterling Acterra emergency vehicles with EPA 2007 MBE 900 engines. This recall expands on 10V472000 and involves the same defect and risks. Repairs are performed free by Detroit Diesel.
- Engine and engine cooling diesel (12V074000). Covers 103,437 model years 2006 to 2013 with Detroit Diesel EPA07 and EPA10 DD13 and DD15/16 engines. Fuel line support assemblies may loosen during service leading to cracking, fuel leaks, fire, and crash risks. Replacement of the support system is performed free of charge by authorized service facilities.
- Exterior lighting brake lights switch (10V178000). Involves 8,971 units from 2005 through 2011. Stop lamps may be intermittent when lightly applied, increasing crash risk due to lack of proper brake indication. Repairs are completed free at dealership service centers.
- Exterior lighting reflective tape (20V214000). Affects 63,175 vehicles from 2006 through 2021 Business Class M2 and other models. Mudflap brackets may partially obstruct rear reflective tape, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and reposition tape at no cost to owners.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Reviewing unresolved recall issues with a qualified attorney could help determine potential remedies.
2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
249191
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
63175 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
103437 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
50 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND STERLING ACTERRA EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 18, 2006, THROUGH JULY 7, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH EPA 2007 MBE 900 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY NOT REACT PROPERLY TO CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TREATMENT DEVICE FAULT CODES. THE SOFTWARE MAY UNNECESSARILY SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE OR MAY FAIL TO SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE WITH AN AFTERMARKET DEVICE OVER-TEMP FAULT.
Risk: UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
73500 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND ENGINE BLOCK MAY DEVELOP A SUBSTANTIAL DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Risk: THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
58 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT45, S2 CHASSIS, AND STERING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2006, THROUGH MAY 24, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH EPA 2007 MBE 900 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY NOT REACT PROPERLY TO CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TREATMENT DEVICE FAULT CODES. THE SOFTWARE MAY UNNECESSARILY SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE OR MAY FAIL TO SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE WITH AN AFTERMARKET DEVICE OVER-TEMP FAULT.
Risk: UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
8971 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS C2, FCCC B2 CHASSIS, S2 CHASSIS, AND MC CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BEGINNING JANUARY 19, 2005 THROUGH APRIL 16, 2010. THE STOP LAMPS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Risk: THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Complaints
No complaints found.