The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Freightliner M2. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and slammed into gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality and the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The message "Range Motion Detected" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact continued driving slowly. An independent mechanic went to the workplace to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the retaining clip had failed, causing the hose to pop out and transmission fluid to leak. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift into reverse(R) or drive(D). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained at the workplace and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The worst 2017 Freightliner M2 problems
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Recalls 6
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Summit Bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Summit Bodyworks' customer service at 1‑303‑348‑2681.
Recall number 21V528000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. (Mickey Truck) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2, M2-106, International 4300, and 2018 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended.
- Risk
- The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1‑336‑888‑2291.
Recall number 21V484000 · Recall details
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Freightliner M2 91
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
- Customer Advisory Letter for 80KSI Frame Reinforcement Installation for certain vehicles equipped with...
- 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...
- Odyne Systems, LLC has issued a service bulletin
- Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference
- Receiver/Dryer Bracket and CAC Plumbing Interference Field Service Campaign
- Forward Chassis Wiring Harness
- Sbu54056 Powernet Troubleshooting Guide Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter
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Questions about the 2017 Freightliner M2
Is the 2017 Freightliner M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Freightliner M2, fewer than a typical M2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Freightliner M2?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2017 Freightliner M2 have?
6 recalls, covering exterior lighting, service brakes, air and equipment.
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