CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 17 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls
Rear reflective tape may be hidden, reducing visibility to other drivers
On certain heavy trucks, the mudflap hanger bracket may partially cover the rear reflective tape.
Most common 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
What owners report
VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY ROLLS AWAY AFTER APPLYING THE PARK BRAKE. I SEE A RECALL ON THE 2006 MODEL FOR THIS BUT NOT THE 2007. LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE IN THIS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FREIGHT LINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE BEING DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 690,000. *TR
I HAVE A FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS HAULER WITH 60000 MILES IN AUG 2010 THE LEFT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP OVER HEATING AND BURNING OUT THE ABS SENSOR, PADS AND ROTOR HAD TO BE TURNED. THIS WORK WAS DONE BY THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER. ON 12-31-10 THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP AND AGAIN BURNED OUT THE ABS SENSOR AND OVER HEATED THE BRAKES. I AGAIN TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE FREIGHTLINER DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY CONTACTED THE FREIGHTLINER CO AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE STICKING AND THAT THEY BOTH SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE ABS SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BOTH CALIPERS WITH NEW PADS WERE REPLACED AND THE RIGHT ROTOR WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. FREIGHTLINER WAS UNABLE TO TELL ME ANYTHING
I HAVE A 2007 SPORTCHASSIS (FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2) WITH 8000 MILES, WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT CALIPER LOCKED UP AND CAUGHT FIRE, I WAITED FOR TRUCK TO COOL DOWN AND DROVE HOME. NEXT TIME I TOOK THE TRUCK OUT, ABT A WEEK LATER, THE LEFT CALIPER DID THE SAME THING. I CHECKED THE CALIPERS ARE FINE, THE BRAKE FLUID IS ALSO OK. I HAVE TRIED CONTACTING FREIGHTLINER SPORTCHASSIS IN OKLAHOMA WHERE THE TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED 4/2006. I HAVE BEEN TOLD SEVERAL "FIXES" BY THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER HERE IN MIAMI FL BUT ITS VERY COSTLY ABT $5000 TO FIX. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS IS THE PROBLEM THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING DEFECTIVE FOR THE CALIPERS TO LOCK UP & CATCH FIRE UNDER MY TRUCK, INTURN DAMAGING
2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 questions
Does the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls for the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2: Rear reflective tape may be hidden, reducing visibility to other drivers; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Fuel System, Diesel; Engine And Engine Cooling; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Service Brakes (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 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.