Freightliner recall: 2025–2027 Business Class M2 – structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling 2025–2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 because of a fire risk – 24 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on October 1, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Lower risk A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.

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| Product | 2025–2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 |
| Brand | Freightliner |
| Company | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | October 1, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | October 1, 2026 |
| Quantity | 24 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V635000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2025–2027 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V635000
- Manufacturer recall number
- F1041
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Built
- ? to 2026-07-17
- Recalled part
- Thermal Underbody Insulation · INSUL-THERMAL,UNDERBODY,42N · 18-57906-002
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
Why it was recalled
The problem: a fire risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.”
The consequence, according to NHTSA: “Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.”
What to do
NHTSA: “The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V635000.
Other Freightliner recalls
| Date | Recall | Problem | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
Other vehicle recalls
| Date | Recall | Problem | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Equipment | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | a fire risk Most serious | NHTSA Vehicle | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | an injury risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle | |
| Oct 7, 2026 | a crash risk Serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
About this recall
Is Freightliner 2025–2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalled?
Yes. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported the recall to NHTSA on October 1, 2026; NHTSA published it October 1, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a fire risk. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.