AI Damage2016 Freightliner M2: common problems
The maker issued 109 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 109
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Vehicles built in model year 2016 use a bulkhead module (BHM) with a 500k auto baud rate
If a BHM needs replacement, it must be replaced with the new BHM (A66-03086-000) with a 500k auto baud rate.
- SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- SS 1032728 Bulkhead Module Fault Codes 524280 thru 524286 with FMI 7 Clarification
- Service Solution SS 1032989 â BHM Fault Code Changes
- Service Solution SS 1032998 M2 mirror wind noise
- Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform
- Service Solution SS 1033180 BHM Fault Code SPN 524251 FMI 7 - Extr
- Service Solution SS 1033289 BHM Fault Code SPN 524249 / FMI 7
- Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB212 Aggressive Step Edge
- Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB211 Mounting for Rear View Monitor
- Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB162 Remote Stop Start
- Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB160 Rock Guard
NHTSA lists 109 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Freightliner M2?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 109 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Freightliner M2?
NHTSA lists 109 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Freightliner M2 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
Read also
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.