- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles equipped with certain Cummins drivelines. The driveline may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, possibly causing the driveline to separate from the vehicle.
- The risk
- Driveline separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Cummins will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1046.
Vehicle safety record
2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2026 for the driveline.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Business Class M2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.
- The risk
- Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.
- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
- The risk
- Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.
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Freightliner Business Class M2: every year compared
All Business Class M2 yearsQuestions about the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2
Does the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2: driveline (November 2026); body (October 2026); headlights (July 2026). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 28 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Freightliner Business Class M2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Business Class M2 years have the most complaints?
2004 (8), 2006 (8), 2020 (8). See every Freightliner Business Class M2 year compared.
What should I do if my 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data