2018 Freightliner M2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M2 years
- Not enough data 15th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Freightliner M2 so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Freightliner M2 recalls (4)
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Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; exterior lighting
Problem: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling one 2018 Freightliner M2-106 Medium Duty vehicle equipped with a Maxon License Plate Kit. A license plate light may have been installed that aims rearward and not towards the license plate.
Risk: A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Marion will notify the owner, and a dealers will provide a replacement kit, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Marion customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 20E-034.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. 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: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency 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. 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: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.
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.
Other Freightliner M2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 M2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 M2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 M2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 M2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 M2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 M2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 M2 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 M2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 M2 | 1 | 12 |
| 2014 M2 | 1 | 11 |
| 2013 M2 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 M2 | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 M2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2010 M2 | 1 | 17 |
| 2009 M2 | 3 | 15 |
| 2008 M2 | 1 | 10 |
| 2007 M2 | 2 | 7 |
| 2006 M2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 M2 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Freightliner M2?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Freightliner M2?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Freightliner M2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M2 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.