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2003 Freightliner Business Class M2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage247kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2003 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 07V-302 · Jul 16, 2007 · 75,000 vehicles

Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 04V-272 · Jun 7, 2004 · 9,602 vehicles

Risk. IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 04V-205 · May 4, 2004 · 14,000 vehicles

Risk. IF SHIFT LEVER DETACHMENT OCCURS, THA ABILITY RO ACCELERATE OT MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Business Class M2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Business Class M2 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT WHEEL SEPARATIONRQ07003 · closed Mar 26, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-137
In owners' words

What Business Class M2 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

HAD TO REPLACE THE SEAL ON THE AXLE TWICE IN 6 MONTHS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE ENTIRE RIGHT WHEEL BROKE OFF AND RAN OFF THE ROAD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. MY TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED AND THE WHEEL WAS RECOVERED AND THE WHOLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE OLD PARTS DISINTEGRATED DURING THE…
Complaint 10328308 · May 1, 2010 · 247,021 miles

Own a 2003 Business Class M2?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.