2014 Freightliner Business Class M2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-616 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 has problems

0 complaints 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

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

10 recalls

2014 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.

46%repaired · 2023 Q1

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 21V-067 · Feb 11, 2021 · 15,835 vehicles · 7,229 repaired

Risk. If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurs while driving, it could result in a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2022 Q1

Exterior lighting

Recall 20V-214 · Apr 14, 2020 · 63,175 vehicles · 31,569 repaired

Risk. The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2020 Q4

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 18V-503 · Jul 31, 2018 · 1,256 vehicles · 879 repaired

Risk. A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2018 Q1

Power train: axle hubs

Recall 16V-634 · Aug 31, 2016 · 156 vehicles · 137 repaired

Risk. If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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65%repaired · 2017 Q3

Disc: caliper

Recall 16V-206 · Apr 12, 2016 · 702 vehicles · 455 repaired

Risk. Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2017 Q1

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 15V-616 · Oct 1, 2015 · 5,801 vehicles · 1,554 repaired

Risk. If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 13V-634 · Dec 16, 2013 · 255 vehicles

Risk. The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2015 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 13V-604 · Nov 29, 2013 · 26,310 vehicles · 19,423 repaired

Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2015 Q2

Electrical system: software

Recall 13V-496 · Oct 17, 2013 · 20 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.

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

2014 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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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, and the recalls they led to.

  1. CNG Fuel System IntegrityEA16001 · closed Sep 10, 2021
    No recall
  2. CNG Fuel System IntegrityPE14020 · closed Feb 5, 2016
    No recall

Own a 2014 Business Class M2?

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