2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls and problems

The 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2027 compares

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3recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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3 recalls

Power Train

Nov 6, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V737000 · 3,894 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles equipped with certain Cummins drivelines. The driveline may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, possibly causing the driveline to separate from the vehicle.

Risk: Driveline separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1046.

Structure

Oct 1, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V635000 · 24 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.

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

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.

Exterior Lighting

Jul 22, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V475000 · 23,276 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2027 vs. other Freightliner Business Class M2 years

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Questions

Does the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2, the latest from Nov 6, 2026 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2.