How many recalls does the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v have?

The 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 08V085000 2008-02-25 2,000 affected

Defect

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,000 MY 2005-2008 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 VOCATIONAL TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LIGHTS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE FRONT SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS INSTALLED.

Consequence

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING DARKNESS, VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK MAY BE IMPAIRED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD REFLECTORS TO THE HOOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“On or about december 24, 2013 the driver of the 2006 freightliner m2 106 noticed a burning smell followed by smoke while he was operating the truck. The driver indicated the smoke began coming from the seam where the cowl and hood meet, offset right of the center of the truck. The driver said the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-12-24

“On or about december 24, 2013 the driver of the 2006 freightliner m2 106 noticed a burning smell followed by smoke while he was operating the truck. The driver indicated the smoke began coming from the seam where the cowl and hood meet, offset right of the center of the truck. The driver said the…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2013-12-24

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 freightliner business class m2 106v. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed the cruise control would not deactivate when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The contact stated the brake lights would not illuminate when pressure was applied to the…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2011-02-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.