2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your B2 Bus Chassis?

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2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis.

Most common 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2017-08-21, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 N/A FREIGHTLINER B2 BUS CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON A DOWN HILL SLOP COVERED WITH SNOW AND ICE, THE BUS WAS IDLING FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE AHEAD SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE DRIVER IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND INSTANTLY FELT THE ABS PULSATING ON ALL 4 WHEELS PREVENTING THE BRAKES FROM STOPPING THE BUS WHICH CONTINUED TO DRIVE FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH, NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE AT THE SCENE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. ...UPDATED 10/19/17 *BF UPDATED 10/26/2017*JS
2015-04-16, Engine
DURING OPERATION OF PICKING UP STUDENTS THE COOLANT OF FLOW CONTAINER BROKE AND LEAKED COOLANT ON THE ENGINE . I HAVE A FLEET OF THESE AND THIS PARTICULAR MODEL YEAR ALL HAVE FAILED RESULTING A BREAKDOWN OR ROAD CALL. *TR

2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis questions

Does the 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Freightliner B2 Bus Chassis has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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