Freightliner M2 2007

Model M2 made in 2007 by Freightliner got 4 investigations as well as 3 recalls. The car had some investigations: electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
11V465000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/15/2005 to 09/01/2011V (Vehicle)444403/28/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/08/201109/08/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler 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
11V146000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/20/2006 V (Vehicle)197812/02/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/03/201103/04/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryA short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDaimler 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
11V455000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/23/2004 to 03/15/2011V (Vehicle)43MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/31/201109/06/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryA short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler 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 .

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RQ12001Daimler Trucks North America12/07/2012PDM failures
 This issue was prompted by a review of ewr field reports.daimler trucks north america provided numerous field reports identifying a trailer power distribution module (pdm) that malfunctions due to moisture intrusion thus causing a loss of exterior lighting.odi reviewed warranty data and identified a potential trend in the 2007 m2 vehicles that have a significantly higher claim rate then other models and model years.odi has opened the recall query to further investigate the scope of vehicles not included in recall 08v154.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RQ12001Daimler Trucks North America12/07/2012PDM failures
 This issue was prompted by a review of ewr field reports.daimler trucks north america provided numerous field reports identifying a trailer power distribution module (pdm) that malfunctions due to moisture intrusion thus causing a loss of exterior lighting.odi reviewed warranty data and identified a potential trend in the 2007 m2 vehicles that have a significantly higher claim rate then other models and model years.odi has opened the recall query to further investigate the scope of vehicles not included in recall 08v154.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
RQ12001Daimler Trucks North America12/07/2012PDM failures
 This issue was prompted by a review of ewr field reports.daimler trucks north america provided numerous field reports identifying a trailer power distribution module (pdm) that malfunctions due to moisture intrusion thus causing a loss of exterior lighting.odi reviewed warranty data and identified a potential trend in the 2007 m2 vehicles that have a significantly higher claim rate then other models and model years.odi has opened the recall query to further investigate the scope of vehicles not included in recall 08v154.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
RQ12001Daimler Trucks North America12/07/2012PDM failures
 This issue was prompted by a review of ewr field reports.daimler trucks north america provided numerous field reports identifying a trailer power distribution module (pdm) that malfunctions due to moisture intrusion thus causing a loss of exterior lighting.odi reviewed warranty data and identified a potential trend in the 2007 m2 vehicles that have a significantly higher claim rate then other models and model years.odi has opened the recall query to further investigate the scope of vehicles not included in recall 08v154.