2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

13 safety recalls on file

The 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

13Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls

Fuel Hose Can Separate, Causing Leaks and Stalls

Recall 26V660Oct 7, 20262,456 vehicles affected

Certain diesel trucks and chassis with Cummins L9 engines may have remote fuel filter hoses that can separate from their fitting.

Underbody insulation can touch hot exhaust parts and cause fire

Recall 26V635Oct 1, 202624 vehicles affected

Certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles have underbody insulation that may come into contact with hot exhaust components.

Steering Gearbox May Lack Oil, Causing Steering Difficulty

Recall 26V066Feb 4, 2026280 vehicles affected

The steering gearbox assembly on certain Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles may have been built with insufficient oil.

Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners Can Cause Loss of Control

Recall 25V760Nov 4, 202518,783 vehicles affected

Certain trucks have axle clamp fasteners that may be loose.

Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Cause Brake Loss

Recall 25V601Sep 11, 2025402 vehicles affected

Some trucks may have brake caliper mounting bolts that can loosen and detach.

Steering tie rod nut may loosen, risking loss of steering control

Recall 25V603Sep 11, 2025343 vehicles affected

The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin on the steering linkage may not be installed properly.

Air Tank May Be Too Small, Reducing Braking Power

Recall 25V295May 7, 202568 vehicles affected

Certain heavy-duty trucks have an air brake reservoir (tank) that may be too small.

Brake lights may fail to light, raising crash risk

Recall 25V187Mar 25, 20251,968 vehicles affected

A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system can cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.

Brake lights may not light during automatic braking

Recall 24V668Sep 10, 202416,890 vehicles affected

Certain heavy trucks may have a software problem in which the brake lights do not illuminate when the automatic emergency braking system applies the brakes on its own.

Steering tie rods may break, causing loss of steering control

Recall 24V571Aug 1, 20243,799 vehicles affected

Certain 2025 heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks may have front axle tie rod ball studs that were incorrectly heat-treated.

Steering Tie Rod Can Crack and Separate, Causing Loss of Control

Recall 24V402Jun 4, 2024541 vehicles affected

Certain 2025 Freightliner, Western Star, and Freightliner Custom Chassis trucks, cabs, and buses may have front axle tie rod ball joint studs that can crack and break.

Wheels Can Loosen and Detach, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 24V393Jun 3, 2024285 vehicles affected

Certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis vehicles may have wheel hub fasteners that loosen over time.

Parking brake may fail or engage unexpectedly while driving

Recall 24V335May 14, 2024220 vehicles affected

A rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Module (PVM) may crack or fracture, causing a leak.

Most common 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train1

What owners report

2026-01-27, Power Train
The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner M2. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and driving over a bump, the contact’s leg struck the gear shifter, shifting the gear shifter into neutral. The contact believed that the gear shifter was not in a good location and that the gear shifter was too close to the driver's leg. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 23.

2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 questions

Does the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2: Fuel Hose Can Separate, Causing Leaks and Stalls; Underbody insulation can touch hot exhaust parts and cause fire; Steering Gearbox May Lack Oil, Causing Steering Difficulty; Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners Can Cause Loss of Control; Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Cause Brake Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.

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