Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2016 Freightliner M2, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Equipment1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 57 2016 M2 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 12 people died inside them, and 14 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2016 Freightliner M2.
| 2016240 19 May 2016 | Other On certain fire trucks, the components that make up the 6" water intake strainer may have been improperly soldered during the manufacturing process. This could … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2017 E-One Cyclone II, Quest, Typhoon, 2016 Freightliner M2 112, 2013-2015 International 7400, 2014-2017 International 4400, Freightliner M2 106, 2016-2017 Kenworth T370, and 2015 Kenworth T800 vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 vehicles converted to be equipped with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a locating pin in the dual steering linkage may break or fall out resulting in the momentary loss of steering or steering lock up.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Freightliner told its dealers about the 2016 Freightliner M2: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10197276 | Vehicles built in model year 2016 use a bulkhead module (BHM) with a 500k auto baud rate. If a BHM needs replacement, it must be replaced with the new BHM (A66-03086-000) with a 500k auto baud rate. |
| 10195659 | SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display |
| 10195640 | SS 1032728 Bulkhead Module Fault Codes 524280 thru 524286 with FMI 7 Clarification |
| 10195624 | Service Solution SS 1032989 BHM Fault Code Changes |
| 10195601 | Service Solution SS 1032998 M2 mirror wind noise |
| 10195575 | Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform... |
| 10195561 | Service Solution SS 1033180 BHM Fault Code SPN 524251 FMI 7 - Extr... |
| 10195484 | Service Solution SS 1033289 BHM Fault Code SPN 524249 / FMI 7 |
| 10193778 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB212 Aggressive Step Edge |
| 10193777 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB211 Mounting for Rear View Monitor |
| 10193748 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB162 Remote Stop Start |
| 10193746 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB160 Rock Guard |
| 10193718 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB156 M2 aux rear heat and AC |
| 10193715 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB155 Polished stainless steel steps |
| 10193695 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB152 Chassis Module Relocation |
| 10193694 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB150 Bumper guide lights |
| 10193693 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB149 heated seats |
| 10193692 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB148 Between rail fuel tank |
| 10193691 | Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB147 Vehicle Data Recorder and Seat Belt Display |
| 10192960 | DEF Tank Coolant Valve O-Ring Kit |
| 10187335 | Notice concerning Freightliner Service Bulletin 20-086 |
| 10163617 | This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine. |
| 10163616 | Service Information Bulletin was released, to add new procedures to address diagnostics near the high pressure pump |
| 10163612 | This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine. |
| 10163599 | Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)