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#BS-2007-FREBUS-754E

2007 Freightliner Business Class M2

Based on reports from 4 owners and 17 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
17
TSBs
47
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 17 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

4 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 90K miles.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes4 (100%)

2007 Freightliner Business Class M2: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (17 recalls)

06V205000Jun 2006

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVES. A DEFECT IN THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE VALVE CASTING MAY CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.

07V055000May 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

CERTAIN MY 2007 THOMAS BUILT C2 SAF-T-LINER SCHOOL BUSES AND FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, FCCC B2, AND S2 BUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 3 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2006.

07V169000Jun 2007

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH FRONT AXLES ASSEMBLED BY ARVINMERITOR, THE FRONT SPINDLE NUT MAY BE OVER-TIGHTENED CAUSING PRELOAD ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE BEARING WEAR.

07V266000Aug 2007

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, GREASE WAS APPLIED TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BUT MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH IN THE CAP OR CAVITY IN THE HUBS.

07V302000Jan 2008

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 17 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2007 Freightliner Business Class M2: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 is related to the brakes, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 reliable?
The 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 4 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 has 17 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Freightliner Business Class M2 problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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