The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V635000·Announced 2026-10-01

Freightliner Recalls Business Class M2 Trucks for Fire Risk

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles because underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (insulation contacting hot exhaust) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the underbody insulation may come into contact with hot exhaust components.

This contact increases the risk of a fire. The corrective remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 30, 2026.

Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.

The recalled product

Product
2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
24

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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