2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recalls (8)
- Campaign:
- 18V251000 on 04/23/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 11/10/2015 - 02/06/2018
- Affected:
- 40
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2019 freightliner business class m2 trucks built with air disk brakes and spring suspension. the rear disk brake calipers may have been mounted in an incorrect orientation allowing the caliper to contact the suspension, reducing brake effectiveness.
- Consequence:
- Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation the rear brake calipers, free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-767.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V353000 on 05/31/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 01/02/2017 - 10/30/2017
- Affected:
- 9,429
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner m2 business class, 108sd, 114sd and cascadia trucks, western star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, fccc s2c 106 cab, s2g cab, xbr, xbs, xcl, xcm, xcp, xcr, and xcs chassis equipped with air disc brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
- Consequence:
- If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 25, 2018. the recall began september 4, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-772.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V487000 on 07/29/2018
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/2017 - 05/29/3018
- Affected:
- 9,093
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner business class m2 trucks. the steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
- Consequence:
- A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering assembly installation, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 9, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-781.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V525000 on 08/14/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 01/01/2017 - 07/08/2018
- Affected:
- 4,155
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, columbia, coronado, and business class m2 vehicles. during manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence:
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 6, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-783.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V641000 on 09/23/2018
- Component:
- Tires:sidewall
- Manufactured:
- 06/13/2018 - 08/27/2018
- Affected:
- 201
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd and business class m2 trucks and western star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22.5. the sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected, rapid air loss during use.
- Consequence:
- Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 8, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl790.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V646000 on 09/24/2018
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/2017 - 08/02/2018
- Affected:
- 19,754
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, and business class m2 vehicles. the steering shaft assembly may have been installed incorrectly, which can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels.
- Consequence:
- A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the steering shaft assembly, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 16, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-791.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V703000 on 10/11/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2017 - 10/15/2018
- Affected:
- 5,534
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, business class m2, freightliner custom chassis corporation s2c 106 cab, s2g cab chassis, xcl, xcm, xbs, xcp, xcr, western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence:
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 3, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-794.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V701000 on 10/11/2018
- Component:
- Fuel system, other
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2017 - 04/11/2018
- Affected:
- 11
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner business class m2 and 114sd compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles equipped with agility pressure relief devices (prd). a damaged o-ring may cause the prd to vent at a lower pressure, potentially resulting in a complete discharge of a full cng tank.
- Consequence:
- In the presence of an ignition source, a complete discharge of a full cng tank in an enclosed environment or adjacent to certain structures can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and agility authorized service facilities will install a new pressure regulator kit, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 3, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-798.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.
2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 TSBs (46)
- Bulletin:
- sb3131
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sb3131 huck-spin 2 changeover
- Bulletin:
- 54-275
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- 54-275 - chassis-mounted trailer pdm, battery power cable terminal corrosion
- Bulletin:
- sb2042
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sb2042 coolant overflow hose
- Bulletin:
- sb2046
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Sb2046 aba hose clamp torque values
- Bulletin:
- sb4256
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Sb4256 enabling m2 exhaust brake lights
- Bulletin:
- sb4641
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Sb4641 adjusting tilt lock force on trw steering columnsb
- Bulletin:
- sb4725
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sb4725 davco preheater fault code sa 33 spn 6897 fmi 6b
- Bulletin:
- sb4937
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Sb4937 2013 obd ghg14, 6-gallon def header suction line connection broken by ice pressureb
- Bulletin:
- sb9815
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Sb9815 paint finish standardsb
- Bulletin:
- sb15020
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sb15020 alternator remote sense wiringb
- Bulletin:
- sb31034
- Component:
- 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
- Summary:
- Sb31034 towing proceduresb
- Bulletin:
- sb49038
- Component:
- 071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Summary:
- Sb49038 magnetized fill neck for six-gallon def tanksb
- Bulletin:
- sb49039
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Sb49039 cleaning def line connectorsb
- Bulletin:
- sb54105
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Sb54105 fresh air warning buzzer disable
- Bulletin:
- sb54107
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Sb54107 changing odometer units
- Bulletin:
- sb54109
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sb54109 rami antenna
- Bulletin:
- sb54122
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Sb54122 icu3 service cluster availableb
- Bulletin:
- sb54148
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sb54148 radio and integrated thin-film antenna troubleshooting, and field service updatesb
- Bulletin:
- sb54194
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Sb54194 required maintenance for freightliner-branded and delco cassette players
- Bulletin:
- sb54202
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Sb54202 rerouting the ddec iv relative-humidity-sensor harness
- Bulletin:
- sb54296
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Sb54296 fuel level sending unit retrofitb
- Bulletin:
- sb54298
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Sb54298 ghg17 heavy duty engine platform vehicle dash oil pressure gaugeb
- Bulletin:
- sb60157
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Sb60157 roof noise, m2 and 108sd 114sd day cabsb
- Bulletin:
- sb98020
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Sb98020 axalta paint finish careb
- Bulletin:
- 0404-18
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- 0404-18 ghg17 dd8 - aftertreatment systems - diesel particulate filter end cap
- Bulletin:
- sb3251
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Replacing or upgrading airliner 40k transverse torque rods
- Bulletin:
- sb2650
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Sb2650 m2 shift cable noise, allison transmissions
- Bulletin:
- 54-280
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- 54-280 - video available for servicing apex 150 sealed 16-pin connectors
- Bulletin:
- 26-50
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 26-50 - m2 shift cable noise, allison transmissions
- Bulletin:
- 35-30
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 35-30 - bearing spacer replacement, conmet preset drive hubs
- Bulletin:
- 33-28
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 33-28 - bearing spacer replacement, conmet preset steer hubs
- Bulletin:
- sb9815
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Sb9815 paint finish standards
- Bulletin:
- sb83155
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Sb83155 espar service information
- Bulletin:
- sb4932
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Sb4932 def gauge reading incorrectly
- Bulletin:
- SF552
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sf552 medium duty dd5 ac dryer hardware updates
- Bulletin:
- 0404-18
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- 0404-18 ghg17 dd8 - aftertreatment systems - diesel particulate filter end cap
- Bulletin:
- 0311-18
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- 0311-18 installation of the main shaft speed sensor
- Bulletin:
- fp00020
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- If a gvwr certification label is lost or damaged, freightliner will supply a duplicate label. log on to dtnaconnect.com and under "dtnaconnect resources", select the "tool and services" plus sign. select "request for certification label or
- Bulletin:
- sb31037
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- With the start of production on february 12, 2018, the fasteners used to assemble airliner rear suspension crossmembers changed. the forward-suspension crossmember will assembled with 5/8-18 fasteners and the rear-suspension (bogie) crossme
- Bulletin:
- sb31038
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- The right-hand cab panel on new cascadia can come into contact with the right-hand chassis-side fairing when making a left turn. this contact can result in an audible popping noise, paint-damage to the rocker panel and damage to the back-si
- Bulletin:
- sb88048
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- A new design for the m2 grille went into prduction on february 5, 2018. the hood design has also changed slightly to accommodate a different grille fastening strategy. the old grille and hood part part numbers will no longer be produced, an
- Bulletin:
- 0501-18
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 0501-18 aftertreatment control module (acm)
- Bulletin:
- 0504-18
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 0504-18 fuel system - fuel injectors
- Bulletin:
- 0508-18
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- 0508-18 aftertreatment
- Bulletin:
- aeo18M4
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Aeo18m4 field service campaign d18m4
- Bulletin:
- MY18M4
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- My18m4-bulletin-02-may-2018 field service campaign d18m4
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