AI Damage2017 Freightliner M2: common problems
The maker issued 57 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 57
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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
- Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB156 M2 aux rear heat and AC
NHTSA lists 57 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 2017 Freightliner M2?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 57 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Freightliner M2?
NHTSA lists 57 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 2017 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 2017 models
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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.