2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to engine components, braking systems, and electronic stability control from recall data. No direct complaints have been recorded.
There are 6 recalls affecting various systems including engine cooling, electronic stability control, and braking systems. Below is a summary of the recalls addressing these issues.
Recalls- Engine and engine cooling. Recall 11V146000 affects 2,073 vehicles and involves intake air grid heaters that may short circuit due to excessive internal temperatures. The defect could cause vehicle fires and occupant injury. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners and provide free repairs through dealers.
- Engine and engine cooling extension. Recall 11V455000 covers 43 vehicles with similar intake air grid heater issues, leading to possible fires. DTNA will notify owners for free repairs by authorized facilities; the recall builds on a previous campaign.
- Electronic stability control (ESC). Recall 11V465000 involves 4,444 vehicles equipped with Meritor Wabco ESC systems. Under certain conditions, incorrect slip angle calculations may cause unwanted brake application, increasing crash risk. DTNA will update ESC software free of charge and notify owners by mail.
- Brake light switch. Recall 15V220000 involves 3,571 Fontaine-modified trucks with dual steering. Brake lights may fail to illuminate if the primary brake air supply drops below 6 psi, compromising FMVSS 121 compliance. Fontaine will notify owners and install repair kits free of charge.
- Service brakes, air system. Also under Recall 15V220000, the same 3,571 trucks face brake light illumination failure linked to primary air supply depletion. Fontaine addresses the defect with free repair kit installation and owner notification.
- Service brakes, air reservoir capacity. Recall 19V370000 affects 741 vehicles with insufficient brake air reservoir volume, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing crash risk. DTNA will notify owners and add air reservoir capacity free of charge, with owner letters already sent.
Owners of the 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to critical safety components may want to explore their rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could provide guidance on possible remedies.
2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 Summary
2006
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
10872
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 FREIGHTLINER M2
741 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
2006 FREIGHTLINER M2
3571 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Freightliner M2 trucks manufactured January 2, 2006, to January 23, 2015 and modified by Fontaine to have dual steering. Brake lights of the affected vehicles will not illuminate if the primary brake air supply is depleted below 6 psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: If the primary brake air system fails causing the truck to rely on the secondary brake air system, the brakes lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
2006 FREIGHTLINER M2
4444 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Risk: IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2006 FREIGHTLINER M2
43 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
2006 FREIGHTLINER M2
2073 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE4000 EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Complaints
No complaints found.