How many recalls does the 2019 Freightliner M2 have?

The 2019 Freightliner M2 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2019 Freightliner M2 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?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2019 Freightliner M2 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Freightliner M2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 60,604 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 23V105000 2023-02-20 60,604 affected

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the…

Consequence

Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Rocker arm failure. Detroit released repair at no cost on the dd15 and up but not on the dd5 when they have the exact same problem and design and parts as the larger engines and they know that it is a problem.”

ENGINE · reported 2025-10-31

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 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.