AI DamageFreightliner EM2: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Freightliner EM2 across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 72 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 20 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Air Compressor Discharge Line Blocked by Ice in Cold Weather
- Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Air Compressor Discharge Line Blocked by Icein Cold Weather
- Technical Service Bulletin for oil separator upgrade for Bendix electric compressors
- Service Solution for M2 Plus, 108,114SD Plus and New Cascadia Vehicles, SSL and SSR Non-Functional
- CX Advocate for SF715 Stalk Switch Left and Right Inoperative
- My Communications for DTNA Announces NEW Extended Coverage Portfolio - Effective Monday 9-15-25
- My Communications for Introducing New LED Headlamps on M2 Plus Series
- My communications for DTNA Announces Extended Coverage Policy Updates
- Warranty Information letter for Power Steering Tank Venting Diagnostic Procedures Revision
- Field Service campaign for stalk switches
- Field Service campaign for stalk switches
- Field Service campaign for stalk switches
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.