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2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, spanning 5 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 campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJuly 22, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall campaigns

The 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V475000 dated July 22, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V475000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
July 22, 2026
Potential units
23,276campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

Why it matters: Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
November 4, 2025
Potential units
18,783campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.

Owner notification: December 29, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Component
STEERING
Report received
September 11, 2025
Potential units
343campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Why it matters: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.

Owner notification: November 10, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
September 11, 2025
Potential units
402campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.

Why it matters: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.

Owner notification: November 10, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Report received
March 25, 2025
Potential units
1,968campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.

Why it matters: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.

Owner notification: May 15, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2?

The most frequent component groups in 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 campaign records are Exterior Lighting (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Service Brakes, Air (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Exterior Lighting2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes, Air1
Steering1
Suspension1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 21 model-year reports for the Freightliner Business Class M2, spanning 2006–2026; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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