2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Lights
What's wrong, in plain English: Headlights, tail lights or turn signals may not work, making the car hard to see. 108, 'LIGHTS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE FRONT SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS INSTALLED.
What could happen: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING DARKNESS, VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK MAY BE IMPAIRED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
The fix: DEALERS WILL ADD REFLECTORS TO THE HOOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2006 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V.
- Book a repair at any authorized Freightliner dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 08V085000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-547-0712.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,000 MY 2005-2008 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 VOCATIONAL TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LIGHTS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE FRONT SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS INSTALLED.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING DARKNESS, VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK MAY BE IMPAIRED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD REFLECTORS TO THE HOOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes: DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-523. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Lights (2), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
04/05/2014 · Electrical system · fire
ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 24, 2013 THE DRIVER OF THE 2006 FREIGHTLINER M2 106 NOTICED A BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE WHILE HE WAS OPERATING THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER INDICATED THE SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM THE SEAM WHERE THE COWL AND HOOD MEET, OFFSET RIGHT OF THE CENTER OF THE TRUCK. THE DRIVER SAID THE SMOKE QUICKLY TURNED TO FIRE WHICH HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL A…
02/25/2011 · Lights
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC…