2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 3, 2024 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M2 Business Class years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class. That is the most of any M2 Business Class model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (8 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class problems

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

Unknown or Other8
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other8100%———

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

2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class recalls (3)

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Electrical system; power trainMay 26, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V392000 · 8 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner eBusiness Class M2 vehicles equipped with 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.

Risk: A loss of power to the system may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the motor stator, free of charge. All units were remedied by July 13, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-889.

Service brakes, air:discMay 14, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V367000 · 253 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: DTNA will notify the owners and affected vehicle manufacturers, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.

Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tankMay 14, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V370000 · 741 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

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

DEF header failure. This is an emissions issue and it disables the truck when it fails.

Unknown or Other · received May 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11586742

The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS

Unknown or Other · received May 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11586751

The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS

Unknown or Other · received May 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11586753

The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS

Unknown or Other · received May 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11586764

The DEF header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The DEF header is an emissions part. PART NUMBER 04-31354-004 HEADER-SSI,CONC,6 BOLT,CMNS

Unknown or Other · received May 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11586767

Other Freightliner M2 Business Class years

← 2018 M2 Business Class

YearComplaintsRecalls
201983
2018 M2 Business Class52

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class?

Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M2 Business Class model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.