Does the 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 have any recalls?

11 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, steering, service brakes, air, trailer hitches, power train, equipment. 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 2013 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 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2?

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

2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls

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

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

For the 2013 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.

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2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls, newest first

April 14, 2020NHTSA 20V21400063,175 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 31, 2018NHTSA 18V5030001,256 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
Consequence: A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 12, 2016NHTSA 16V206000702 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Consequence: Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 1, 2015NHTSA 15V6160005,801 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Consequence: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 16, 2013NHTSA 13V634000255 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Consequence: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 4, 2013NHTSA 13V074000161 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD vehicle chassis, manufactured from December 3, 2011, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a SmartPlex switch hub module. Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.
Consequence: If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Components: Equipment › Electrical; Electrical system

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 12, 2012NHTSA 12V266000217 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner custom chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from April 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle-brand front axle knuckles. The front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure.
Consequence: If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 10, 2012NHTSA 12V2070001,248 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner business class M2 vehicles manufactured from February 6, 2012, through March 14, 2012 because the low beam headlights turn off in high beam mode.
Consequence: If this occurs, the driver may have reduced foreground lighting while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the vehicle software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 26, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 24, 2012NHTSA 12V1780003,116 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve

Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108SD, business class M2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from February 3, 2012, through March 2, 2012. The quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body. If the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function.
Consequence: If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin before June 15, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 2, 2012NHTSA 12V1370001,046 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling one 2012 cascadia and certain model year 2012 and 2013 freightliner business class M2 vehicles, and model year 2013 108SD and 114SD vehicles manufactured from January 20, 2012, through February 17, 2012. Certain property class 04 (PC04) steering wheel nuts with incompletely formed threads were supplied to dtna in lieu of the specified property class 05 nuts. The steering wheel nuts supplied may not provide the clamp load required to fully seat the steering wheel on the steering shaft when tightened to the specified torque.
Consequence: A steering wheel that is not fully seated on the steering shaft may wobble and make it difficult to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have a new steering wheel nut installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 28, 2012NHTSA 12V074000103,437 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel EPA07 and EPA10, DD13 and DD15/16 engines, manufactured from January 20, 2006, through February 20, 2012. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 27, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 have any recalls?: 11 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, steering, service brakes, air, trailer hitches, power train, equipment. 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 2013 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 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.