Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGUS

    Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    STEERINGUS

    Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)US

    A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:HUBUS

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TIRES:SIDEWALLUS

    Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

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    TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYUS

    If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALUS

    If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    A STEERING WHEEL THAT IS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE STEERING SHAFT MAY WOBBLE AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVEUS

    IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    IN THE EVENT OF AN A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT CONTINUE TO HOLD IN PLACE THE SEAT BELT APPARATUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF THE BELT NOT RESTRAINING THE SEAT OCCUPANT AS INTENDED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED FOREGROUND LIGHTING WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSUS

    If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESUS

    If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurs while driving, it could result in a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    The loss of clutch function could cause unintended motion or extend stopping distance, increasing the risk of vehicle crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBERUS

    While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS

    If the instrument panel doesn't display warnings, the driver may be unaware that braking force is reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONUS

    Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system could cause a similar rapid loss of pressure in the primary system, which may lead to a sudden application of the parking brakes. This could increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWAREUS

    An unexpected engine shutdown can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.

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    TIRESUS

    The operator may unintentionally overload the tires, possibly causing tire failure thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENTUS

    If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    If "PARK" illuminates instead of the word "BRAKE," the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TIRES:TREAD/BELTUS

    Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMUS

    Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    POWER TRAINUS

    A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMUS

    Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

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    TIRESUS

    Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATORUS

    Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUMUS

    A cracked brake drum can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLEUS

    A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.