Dynamax dx3. Consumer writes in regards to defective power gear slideout. *ld the consumer stated the slide came out while driving. Two repair attempts were made but, the slide continued to come out.
The worst 2016 Freightliner M2 problems
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Recalls 6
Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
Recall number 19V370000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1‑715‑591‑4933.
Recall number 19V353000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
- Risk
- A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ferrara will notify owners, and Ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1‑800‑443‑9006.
Recall number 18V094000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2017 E-One Cyclone II, Quest, Typhoon, 2016 Freightliner M2 112, 2013-2015 International 7400, 2014-2017 International 4400, Freightliner M2 106, 2016-2017 Kenworth T370, and 2015 Kenworth T800 vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
- Risk
- A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- E-One will notify owners, and a certified dealer or technician will install a stainless steel retaining ring, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1‑352‑861‑3612.
Recall number 17V739000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 vehicles converted to be equipped with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a locating pin in the dual steering linkage may break or fall out resulting in the momentary loss of steering or steering lock up.
- Risk
- A momentary loss of steering or steering lock up increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Fontaine Modification will notify owners and supply a steering linkage locating key remedy kit for Freightliner dealers or authorized service facilities (including the customer's own maintenance shop) to install free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Fontaine Modification customer service at 1‑800‑366‑8246.
Recall number 15V679000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Risk
- If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000 or Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑343‑7357. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-681.
Recall number 15V343000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Freightliner M2 137
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Notice concerning Freightliner Service Bulletin 20-086
- This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting...
- Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- Service Information Bulletin was released, to add new procedures to address diagnostics near the high...
- Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference
- Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference Field Service Campaign
- Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment
- 18TS4Rev DD Heavy Duty Platform Accessory Drive Belt
- Ss 1033743: M2
- SF564 Newmar Motorhome Headlights
What 2016 Freightliner M2 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We purchased a brand new box truck from I state truck (inver grove heights, mn). They dot'd the truck before we took possession of it. On 11/27/17 we were pulled over by a state trooper for a road side inspection. We failed the inspection for the "rear impact guard." we notified I state immediately and asked them to fix it. They couldn't or wouldn't complete the task within 2 weeks so we brought it to another facility. I state should not sell or dot trucks that do not meet all dot requirements. In trying to resolve this issue directly with I state, they accused delta waseca for the issue because delta waseca manufactured the box and the lift gate. In a conversation with delta waseca on 6/12/18, the delta waseca rep admitted that they know the dot requirement but none of their trucks meet it. Delta waseca should not be allowed to sell or manufacture trucks that do not meet all dot requirements.
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Questions about the 2016 Freightliner M2
Is the 2016 Freightliner M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Freightliner M2, close to a typical M2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Freightliner M2?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 Freightliner M2 have?
6 recalls, covering service brakes, air, exterior lighting and equipment.
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