# Recalls that may apply to the 2008 Freightliner M2

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [19V370000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V370000.md), 2019-05-14: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK. 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." Built 2004\-04\-01 to 2018\-10\-12.
- [15V343000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V343000.md), 2015-06-03: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain model year 2007\-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008\-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf\-T\-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines.   Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90\-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces. Built 2008\-01\-21 to 2015\-04\-17.
- [15V220000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V220000.md), 2015-04-14: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. Fontaine Modification \(Fontaine\) is recalling certain model year 2006\-2015 Freightliner M2 trucks manufactured January 2, 2006, to January 23, 2015 and modified by Fontaine to have dual steering.  Brake lights of the affected vehicles will not illuminate if the primary brake air supply is depleted below 6 psi.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." Built 2006\-01\-02 to 2015\-01\-23.
- [14V080000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V080000.md), 2014-02-21: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(Daimler\) is recalling certain model year 2008\-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf\-T\-Liner HDX vehicles manufactured February 19, 2008, through February 11, 2014, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and Cummins Westport Model ISX12 G engines.  Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor. Built 2008\-02\-19 to 2014\-02\-11.
- [11V465000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V465000.md), 2011-09-08: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \(ESC\). DAIMLER 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. Built 2005\-09\-15 to 2011\-09\-01.
- [11V455000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V455000.md), 2011-08-31: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. DAIMLER 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. Built 2004\-06\-23 to 2011\-03\-15.
- [11V146000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V146000.md), 2011-03-03: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DAIMLER 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. Built from 2006\-03\-20.
- [10V341000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V341000.md), 2010-07-27: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES.  THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. Built 2006\-09\-05 to 2010\-06\-30.
- [10V189000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V189000.md), 2010-05-07: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011  FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, CASCADIA, CORONADO, CENTURY, M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DD 13 AND DD15/DD16 ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2010.  SHOULD THE FUEL FILTER BECOME RESTRICTED, THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. Built 2007\-01\-01 to 2010\-04\-05.
- [09V451000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V451000.md), 2009-11-24: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT55, AND STERLING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 4, 2007 AND JULY 15, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC CM2150 AND ISL CM2150 MODEL DIESEL ENGINES.  THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH\-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES.  DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT. Built 2007\-04\-04 to 2009\-07\-15.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2018043](/recalls/tc/2018043.md), 2018-01-22: Electrical. On certain vehicles equipped with an IOTA 50 amp transfer switch which is used to switch power between on\-vehicle generator and shoreline power. Under certain heavy duty cycles, the lugs on the buss bar may loosen. Under high electrical loads, loose electrical connections could cause the circuit to overheat, which would increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the IOTA switch.

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