How many recalls does the 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class have?

The 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class?

Of 8 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is unknown or other.

2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,002 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 21V392000 2021-05-26 8 affected

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner eBusiness Class M2 vehicles equipped with 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.

Consequence

A loss of power to the system may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the motor stator, free of charge. All units were remedied by July 13, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-889.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 19V367000 2019-05-14 253 affected

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify the owners and affected vehicle manufacturers, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 19V370000 2019-05-14 741 affected

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient…

Consequence

An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Def header failure. This is an emissions issue and it disables the truck when it fails.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-04-12

“The def header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The def header is an emissions part. Part number 04-31354-004 header-ssi,conc,6 bolt,cmns”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-07-18

“The def header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The def header is an emissions part. Part number 04-31354-004 header-ssi,conc,6 bolt,cmns”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-07-13

“The def header failed on this truck and it causes the vehicle to be disabled. The def header is an emissions part. Part number 04-31354-004 header-ssi,conc,6 bolt,cmns”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-05-10

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.