2018 Freightliner M2 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Structure: body: hatchback/liftgateReported January 8, 2021 · 1 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling one 2018 Freightliner M2-106 Medium Duty vehicle equipped with a Maxon License Plate Kit. A license plate light may have been installed that aims rearward and not towards the license plate.
Risk: A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Marion will notify the owner, and a dealers will provide a replacement kit, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Marion customer service at 1‑715‑754‑5261. Marion's number for this recall is 20E-034.

Recall number 21V002000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported March 28, 2019 · 2 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. 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: FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1‑803‑494‑6000 or Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331.

Recall number 19V251000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported March 26, 2019 · 36 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331 or Execellance at 1‑256‑772‑9321.

Recall number 19V236000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported March 26, 2019 · 7 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑526‑9504.

Recall number 19V239000 · Recall details

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Is the 2018 Freightliner M2 reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2018 Freightliner M2 have?

4 recalls, covering structure and exterior lighting.

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