2008 Freightliner M2 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Freightliner M2 has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (1 report).

10Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Freightliner M2 recalls

Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk

Recall 19V370May 14, 2019741 vehicles affected

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

Recall 15V343Jun 3, 20153,200 vehicles affected

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

Recall 15V220Apr 14, 20153,571 vehicles affected

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 14V080Feb 21, 20143,258 vehicles affected

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Recall 11V465Sep 8, 20114,444 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 11V455Aug 31, 201143 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V146Mar 3, 20112,073 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V341Jul 27, 20105,743 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Other

Recall 10V189May 7, 201030,704 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V451Nov 24, 2009101 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Freightliner M2 problems

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

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2012-04-05, Service Brakes, Air
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER M2. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE SPIDER FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,130.

2008 Freightliner M2 questions

Does the 2008 Freightliner M2 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2008 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; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Electronic Stability Control (Esc). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Freightliner M2?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.

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