1FVACWDT1GHHR01412016 FREIGHTLINER M2
2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
Executive Summary
2016 FREIGHTLINER M2
2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 6 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
- 6 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Brake system recall; Steering system recall)
- Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
2 owner complaints filed — top areas: Other (100%).
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- M2
- Year
- 2016
- Trim / Series
- 106 Medium Duty
- Body Style
- Truck
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 6-cyl 6.7L
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
- Assembly
- MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA)
- GVWR
- Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
- ▸Brake system recall
- ▸Steering system recall
- ▸Engine recall
- ▸2 recall(s) involve fire or ignition risk
- ⚠2 recalls on same component: Brakes
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
6 RECALLSNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 6 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 6 recalls is ~68%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
Recall completion rate data not available for FREIGHTLINER. Industry average is ~85%. Verify any open recalls with a dealer before purchase.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
SummaryStainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.Read full details...
~27% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
SummaryDaimler 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."Read full details...
~27% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EQUIPMENT
SummaryE-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2017 E-One Cyclone II, Quest, Typhoon, 2016 Freightliner M2 112, 2013-2015 International 7400, 2014-2017 International 4400, Freightliner M2 106, 2016-2017 Kenworth T370, and 2015 Kenworth T800 vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
EQUIPMENT
SummaryFerrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Inferno and International 4400, 2013-2016 Igniter, 2014-2017 Cinder and Freightliner M2 106, 2013-2014 Ember and 2013-2017 Kenworth T370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SummaryDaimler 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.Read full details...
~34% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
STEERING:LINKAGES
SummaryFontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner M2 vehicles converted to be equipped with dual steering wheels by Fontaine Modification between March 13, 2014 and September 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a locating pin in the dual steering linkage may break or fall out resulting in the momentary loss of steering or steering lock up.Read full details...
~32% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.
Complaint Intelligence
2 complaints analyzed across 1 system categories
Equipment leads owner complaints (50%), most reported when the vehicle was 1–3 yrs old. Also common: Unknown Or Other (50%).
Based on 2 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (0) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
Owner Complaints
2 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
DYNAMAX DX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE POWER GEAR SLIDEOUT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SLIDE CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING. TWO REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BUT, THE SLIDE CONTINUED TO COME OUT. *JS
WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW BOX TRUCK FROM I STATE TRUCK (INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN). THEY DOT'D THE TRUCK BEFORE WE TOOK POSSESSION OF IT. ON 11/27/17 WE WERE PULLED OVER BY A STATE TROOPER FOR A ROAD SIDE INSPECTION. WE FAILED THE INSPECTION FOR THE "REAR IMPACT GUARD." WE NOTIFIED I STATE IMMEDIATELY AND ASKED THEM TO FIX IT. THEY COULDN'T OR WOULDN'T COMPLETE THE TASK WITHIN 2 WEEKS SO WE BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER FACILITY. I STATE SHOULD NOT SELL OR DOT TRUCKS THAT DO NOT MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS. IN TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE DIRECTLY WITH I STATE, THEY ACCUSED DELTA WASECA FOR THE ISSUE BECAUSE DELTA WASECA MANUFACTURED THE BOX AND THE LIFT GATE. IN A CONVERSATION WITH DELTA WASECA ON 6/12/18, THE DELTA WASECA REP ADMITTED THAT THEY KNOW THE DOT REQUIREMENT BUT NONE OF THEIR TRUCKS MEET IT. DELTA WASECA SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL OR MANUFACTURE TRUCKS THAT DO NOT MEET ALL DOT REQUIREMENTS.
Component Failure Cascade Risk
Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures
▸ Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 2 NHTSA complaints on file for the FREIGHTLINER M2 — a relatively low volume that spans from 2018 to 2019.
The amber reliability line averaged 100/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 99/100 in 2018.
The recalls (red dashed lines) were issued in the same year or before complaints peaked, suggesting the manufacturer identified and acted on the defect relatively quickly.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,614 (~$527/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Negotiation Ammunition
Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
- ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
State-Specific Legal Protections
What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state
Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.
Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 1FVACWDT1GHHR0141 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Series | 106 Medium Duty |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Truck |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement (L) | 6.7 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Assembly City | MT. HOLLY |
| Assembly Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 1FV |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 1 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | G |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | H |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | HR0141 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 6 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 2 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 10/1/2026, 12:47:08 AM.