2012 Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 21, 2017 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other B2 BUS Chassis years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20,741 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~20,741 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~42,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%20,741——
Service Brakes150%42,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 1 complaints
2015: 1201512017: 120171

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2012 Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 n/a freightliner b2 bus chassis. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle on a down hill slop covered with snow and ice, the bus was idling forward when the vehicle ahead suddenly stopped. The driver immediately applied the brake pedal and instantly felt the…

Service Brakes · received Aug 21, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11016455

During operation of picking up students the coolant of flow container broke and leaked coolant on the engine . I have a fleet of these and this particular model year all have failed resulting a breakdown or road call. *tr

Engine · received Apr 16, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10706006

Other Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis years

YearComplaintsRecalls
201220

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis?

Owners most often report engine, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2012 Freightliner B2 BUS Chassis a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B2 BUS Chassis model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.