The 2007 Freightliner M2 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).
2007 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.
Engine oil leak can cause a fire in heavy trucks
A vent tube elbow on the engine's crankcase breather can come loose because of excess crankcase pressure.
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 2007 Freightliner M2 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
AFTER DOING THE RUN, THE BUS WAS PARKED INSIDE THE SHOP FOR THE NIGHT. THE DRIVER LEFT AND WITHIN 10- 15 MINUTES LATER THE COMPLETE SHOP WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE INVESTIGATORS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE GRID HEATER AREA. THE SHOP AND TWO BUSSES WERE COMPLETELY DESTROYED. *TR
2007 FREIGHTLINER M2, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING UNIT 1 TO DRIVE OFF RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY AND STRIKE THE GUARDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0205-91)*JB UPDATED 05/11/11* BF
2007 Freightliner M2 questions
Does the 2007 Freightliner M2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2007 Freightliner M2: Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk; Engine oil leak can cause a fire in heavy trucks; Brake lights may not light when air pressure drops; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Freightliner M2?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Structure (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 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.