How many recalls does the 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v have?

The 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2008 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 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. 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

ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“We have been advised that our vehicle needed $13,887.363 in engine repairs due to a faulty design of the original fuel injectors. The original injector problem caused excessive carbon build up and valve wear. This resulted in the need to replace the head and the itemized repairs on the attached…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-12-19

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 2008 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.