On or about december 24, 2013 the driver of the 2006 freightliner m2 106 noticed a burning smell followed by smoke while he was operating the truck. The driver indicated the smoke began coming from the seam where the cowl and hood meet, offset right of the center of the truck. The driver said the smoke quickly turned to fire which he was unable to control and minutes later authorities arrived to extinguish the flames. My company was asked to perform an inspection of the truck following the fire and found evidence suggesting that the fire originated from the cowl opening for the HVAC system. The vehicle is currently being held in secure storage and would like to request an inspection to see if the event may be related to an on-going investigation by your office into similar claims regarding this model truck.
The worst 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Lights2
- Electrical1
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- Lights2
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 2,000 my 2005-2008 business class m2 106 vocational trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lights, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles did not have front side reflex reflectors installed.
- Risk
- Under certain conditions during darkness, visibility of the truck may be impaired and a crash may occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add reflectors to the hood. The recall began on june 12, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 08V085000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v 139
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
- Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- Warranty Information Letter
- Service Bulletin 9819- Body Paint Repair Process
- Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage
- Service Bulletin 9816- DuPont? Imron® Elite
- Service information Bulletin
- Freightliner M2 Roof Repair
- AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
- Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
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What 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 freightliner business class m2 106v. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed the cruise control would not deactivate when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The contact stated the brake lights would not illuminate when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was a recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v154000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
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Questions about the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v
Is the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v, close to a typical Business Class M2 106v model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v?
Lights, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 08V085000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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