CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (2 reports).
1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V recalls
Most common 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 24, 2013 THE DRIVER OF THE 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 106 NOTICED A BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE WHILE HE WAS OPERATING THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER INDICATED THE SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE SEAM WHERE THE COWL AND HOOD MEET, OFFSET RIGHT OF THE CENTER OF THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER SAID THE SMOKE QUICKLY TURNED TO FIRE WHICH HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL AND MINUTES LATER AUTHORITIES ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. MY COMPANY WAS ASKED TO PERFORM AN INSPECTION OF THE TRUCK FOLLOWING THE FIRE AND FOUND EVIDENCE SUGGESTING THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE COWL OPENING FOR THE HVAC SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD IN SECURE STORAGE AND WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST AN INSPECTION TO SEE I
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V154000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V questions
Does the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V: Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V 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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