Model year record

2023 FREIGHTLINER M2

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints in our copy of the federal file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V537000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
205
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-01
Owners notified
2023-11-30

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

Safety risk

A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL980.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V238000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
306
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-04
Owners notified
2023-08-11

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.

Safety risk

A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints in our copy of the federal file for this model year. The daily feed covers recent filings; older history appears only after a full-history rebuild.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.