Freightliner M2 2006

Model M2 made in 2006 by Freightliner got 3 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, air. . There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control and engine and engine cooling.

M2 year 2006

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 2006

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
11V465000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 09/15/2005 to 09/01/2011	V (Vehicle)	4444	03/28/2012	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/08/2011	09/08/2011
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence Summary	If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esc module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. an interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. the date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability. the safety recall began on march 28, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler safety recall number is fl-612.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V146000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 03/20/2006	V (Vehicle)	1978	12/02/2011	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	03/03/2011	03/04/2011
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence Summary	A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Summary	Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Notes	Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11V455000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 06/23/2004 to 03/15/2011	V (Vehicle)	43		MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	08/31/2011	09/06/2011
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence Summary	A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Notes	Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
06/21/2010	18400
	Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freightliner m2 light chassis. the contact stated that both front brake calipers locked, heated up and almost caught fire. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the front brakes were disabled as a temporary fix. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the two front calipers. the rear driver side calipers were malfunctioning as well. the vehicle was being repaired; however, the dealer contacted the manufacturer who would not acknowledge the failure. the current mileage was 19,450. the failure mileage was approximately 18,400.