- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicles. The vehicle may be incorrectly equipped with a transmission gear shifter that includes a 'PARK' position despite the transmission not having a park pawl.
- The risk
- When shifted into PARK, the transmission will actually be in NEUTRAL, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission gear shifter, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL991.
Vehicle safety record
2024 Freightliner M2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2024 Freightliner M2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2023 for the gear position indication (prndl).
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical M2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2024 Freightliner M2 recalls 2
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, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 and 114SD vehicles equipped with Cummins L9N engines. The rear lifting bracket that attaches to the engine cylinder head may be insufficiently secured, which can allow it to detach.
- The risk
- A rear lifting bracket that detaches while the engine is being lifted can result in the engine falling or swinging, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Cummins dealers will inspect and replace the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL983.
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Freightliner M2: every year compared
All M2 years2024 Freightliner M2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | 14 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2024 Freightliner MT 45G | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2024 Freightliner M2
Does the 2024 Freightliner M2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Freightliner M2: gear position indication (prndl) (December 2023); engine (November 2023). 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 2024 Freightliner M2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2024 Freightliner M2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 51 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner 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 M2 years have the most complaints?
2021 (8), 2009 (3), 2022 (3). See every Freightliner M2 year compared.
What should I do if my 2024 Freightliner 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