Rocker arm failure. Detroit released repair at no cost on the DD15 and up but not on the DD5 when they have the exact same problem and design and parts as the larger engines and they know that it is a problem.
The worst 2019 Freightliner M2 problems
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Recalls 1
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
- Risk
- Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V‑689.
Recall number 23V105000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Freightliner M2 1
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What 2019 Freightliner M2 owners say
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Questions about the 2019 Freightliner M2
Is the 2019 Freightliner M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Freightliner M2, fewer than a typical M2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Freightliner M2?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2019 Freightliner M2 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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