Does the 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, engine and engine cooling, suspension, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls, newest first

March 25, 2008NHTSA 08V13700028,764 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc B2 and FS65 school bus chassis, fccc FB65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class M2 heavy trucks, built from January 26, 2000, through March 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
Consequence: Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 30, 2005NHTSA 05V1260003,568 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: On certain trucks and fire trucks equipped with kys 4735-43782-02 engine cooling fans and built on caterpillar 3126, C7, MBE906, MBE926, or cummins isc engines, the steel fan insert on the cooling fans can crack.
Consequence: This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 7, 2004NHTSA 04V2720009,602 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

Summary: On certain trucks built with 8,000 or 6,000 pound front axles and four-piece spindle nut sets, premature front ,wheel bearing wear may be caused by inconsistent bearing endplay adjustment.
Consequence: If allowed to progress, the front wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: The dealers will replace the front axle oil seals and hub cap gaskets on both sides. The recall began September 7, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 4, 2004NHTSA 04V20500014,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: On certain trucks equipped with manual transmission, the tapered joint that attaches the shifter to the transmission may become loose making it difficult to put the transmission into gear.
Consequence: If shift lever detachment occurs, tha ability ro accelerate ot maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-secure the shift lever to the transmission using threadlock and re-torquing the fastening bolt. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 1, 2003NHTSA 03V1620001,400 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: On certain trucks with air brakes, the air management unit introduced with M2 trucks includes a pressure switch assembly (psa) module for the low air pressure indicator and stop lamp control functions. The psa module cover allows water ingression that could cause the stop lamp switch to short "on." the stop lamp short can be intermittent or with the key off.
Consequence: This could cause the stop lights to illuminate continually and not allow other drivers to see when the brakes are being applied which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the pressure wswitch a module and electrical connectors and replace if necessary. Owner notification began on August 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, engine and engine cooling, suspension, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Freightliner Business Class M2?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.