2019 Freightliner M2 recalls and problems

The 2019 Freightliner M2 has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2020 Freightliner M2
Pictured: a 2020 model; the 2019 may differ in details. Photo: 2020 Freightliner M2 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 14 M2 model years — 14th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Steering

Feb 20, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V105000 · 60,604 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

Risk: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2019 vs. other Freightliner M2 years

2006: 3 complaints20062007: 2 complaints2008: 1 complaints20082009: 3 complaints2010: 1 complaints20102012: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints2015: 1 complaints20152016: 2 complaints2017: 1 complaints20172019: 1 complaints2021: 8 complaints202182022: 3 complaints20223

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Freightliner M2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 Freightliner M2, the latest from Feb 20, 2023 (steering). 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 2019 Freightliner M2?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.