CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Freightliner M2 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (2 reports).
2006 Freightliner M2 recalls
Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk
Some heavy trucks may have an air brake reservoir (tank) that is too small to meet federal brake standards.
Brake lights may not light when air pressure drops
Certain trucks modified by Fontaine Modification to have dual steering may have brake lights that do not illuminate when the primary brake air supply falls below 6 psi.
Most common 2006 Freightliner M2 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 106. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THE AIR BRAKE, IT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WALKED THROUGH THE PROCESS OF TEMPORARILY REPAIRING THE BRAKE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A REPAIR ESTIMATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,439.
THIS FREIGHTLINER M2 HAS BEEN MADE INTO A MOTORHOME BY DYNAMAX CORP. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKE SYSTEM ARE FREIGHTLINER. I NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT ALWAYS DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND I HAD TO SWITCH IT OFF MANUALLY. UPON FURTHER CHECKING, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ALSO NOT COMING ON WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I CHECKED THE RECALLS AND THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WAS UNDER RECALL #10V178000. THE LOCAL FREIGHTLINER DEALER SAID MY VEHICLE DID NOT COME UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE IT USED DIFFERENT SWITCH. MY SWITCH IS A FORD #3F2T-13480-CR, UNDER THE NUMBER IS THE WORD POLLAK. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND ABOUT $550.00 LATER THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WORK AS THEY SHOU
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 LIGHT CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED, HEATED UP AND ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE FRONT BRAKES WERE DISABLED AS A TEMPORARY FIX. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TWO FRONT CALIPERS. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CALIPERS WERE MALFUNCTIONING AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,450. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,400.
2006 Freightliner M2 questions
Does the 2006 Freightliner M2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 Freightliner M2: Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk; Brake lights may not light when air pressure drops; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Freightliner M2?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (2), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Freightliner 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.