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2017 Freightliner M2 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Freightliner M2, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJuly 13, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2017 Freightliner M2 recall campaigns

The 2017 Freightliner M2 report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V528000 dated July 13, 2021.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V528000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
July 13, 2021
Potential units
1campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Summit Bodyworks is recalling one 2017 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear LED lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".

Why it matters: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Summit Bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Summit Bodyworks' customer service at 1-303-348-2681.

Owner notification: September 15, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Summit Bodyworks

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V484000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
June 24, 2021
Potential units
89campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. (Mickey Truck) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2, M2-106, International 4300, and 2018 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended.

Why it matters: The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291.

Owner notification: July 10, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc.

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
May 14, 2019
Potential units
741campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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 service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 25, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V353000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
May 9, 2019
Potential units
2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Why it matters: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933.

Owner notification: May 9, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Stainless & Repair, Inc.

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
February 5, 2018
Potential units
66campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.

Why it matters: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ferrara will notify owners, and Ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.

Owner notification: February 12, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
November 20, 2017
Potential units
298campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2017 E-One Cyclone II, Quest, Typhoon, 2016 Freightliner M2 112, 2013-2015 International 7400, 2014-2017 International 4400, Freightliner M2 106, 2016-2017 Kenworth T370, and 2015 Kenworth T800 vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.

Why it matters: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

E-One will notify owners, and a certified dealer or technician will install a stainless steel retaining ring, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-861-3612.

Owner notification: January 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: E-One Incorporated

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2017 Freightliner M2?

The most frequent component groups in 2017 Freightliner M2 campaign records are Exterior Lighting (3), Equipment (2), Service Brakes, Air (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Exterior Lighting3
Equipment2
Service Brakes, Air1