The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the contact's son. The contact's son was the operator of a 2026 FTL MM Business Class M2. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle independently drove off the road, crashed into a covert, crashed into a fence and then crashed into a hay bail. In addition, the vehicle rolled three times before coming to a stop. The airbags failed to deploy as intended. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact's son was DOA. A Police report was filed. The State Trooper informed the contact that there was no indication of why the vehicle left the road. The contact researched and discovered a recall, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V760000 (Suspension), which had a similar failure description. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the local freight liner dealer.
The worst 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
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- Suspension1
Recalls 6
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 26V635000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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 number 26V475000 · Recall details
Suspension: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.
Recall number 25V760000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Recall number 25V601000 · Recall details
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Recall number 25V603000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
- Risk
- Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
Recall number 25V187000 · Recall details
See all 6 recalls for the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 107
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Extension for Frame Rail Paint Standard Warranty Policy Extension
- Customer Advisory Letter for Torque Converter Parameter Mismatch
- Fleet Communications for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Cummins Medium Duty Engines (SF735)
- Fleet Communications for Chelsea PTO Quality Notice (TSB 26-059 FTL, TSB-26-010 WST).
- CX Advocate for Chelsea PTO Quality Notice (TSB 26-059 FTL, TSB-26-010 WST).
- Revised important Campaign Information letter for Loves Travel Shops Authorized Campaign Program for SF732
- Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with...
- Important Campaign Information letter for SF735
- Revised Field Service Campaign for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Cummins Medium Duty Engines
- Important Campaign Information letter for SF732 Revised Bulletin
See all 107 bulletins for the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2
What 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 owners say
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Questions about the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2
Is the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, fewer than a typical Business Class M2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2?
Suspension, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 have?
6 recalls, covering structure, exterior lighting and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V760000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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