2016 FREIGHTLINER M2

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 36 inspections • 6 recalls • 3 complaints

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6 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

View full inspection history (36 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

Inspections
36
Carriers
1
Open Recalls
6
Complaints
3

Vehicle identity

VIN
3ALACWDT3GDGV8987
Model Year
2016
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
M2
Series
106 Medium Duty

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
Cummins ISB
Cylinders
6
Displacement
6.7 L
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
4x2

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Truck
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
SANTIAGO
Plant Country
MEXICO
Plant Company
Mercedes-Benz
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Hydraulic

Technical details (1)

Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Carriers that operated this vehicle

Plates observed

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

Roadside inspections (36)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87584550 Apr 15, 2026 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
87522022 Apr 8, 2026 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 1
86770479 Jan 8, 2026 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
85949891 Oct 2, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
85871775 Sep 22, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
85763784 Sep 10, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
84855381 May 28, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
84794251 May 22, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
84797705 May 20, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 5
84733793 May 19, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
84689114 May 8, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
84579312 May 3, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
83763786 Feb 1, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
83629750 Jan 15, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
83371999 Nov 7, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
82962967 Oct 19, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 5
82962972 Oct 18, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 2
82963523 Oct 15, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 1
82282303 Jul 26, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
82155743 Jul 11, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 1
81870063 Jun 12, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
81773999 May 31, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 4
81824260 May 23, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
81379996 Apr 16, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
81299911 Apr 4, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
80994058 Feb 28, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
80973481 Feb 1, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
80973373 Jan 26, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
80432770 Dec 18, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
80432689 Dec 14, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
79349517 Aug 7, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
79262271 Jul 24, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
79203359 Jul 18, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
79050141 Jul 1, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
79031720 Jun 27, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
78885542 Jun 12, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0

Recalls for this make/model/year (6)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
19V370000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
19V353000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
18V094000 EQUIPMENT
17V739000 EQUIPMENT
15V679000 STEERING:LINKAGES
15V343000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaints for this make/model/year (3)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
1547968 EQUIPMENT
1547969 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
1483824 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 36 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on Jun 12, 2023. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 by LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA. 19 total violations cited; 2 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
Apr 15, 2026 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Apr 8, 2026 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 1
Jan 8, 2026 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Oct 2, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Sep 22, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Sep 10, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
May 28, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
May 22, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
May 20, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 5
May 19, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
May 8, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
May 3, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Feb 1, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Jan 15, 2025 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Nov 7, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Oct 19, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 5
Oct 18, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 2
Oct 15, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 1
Jul 26, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Jul 11, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 1
Jun 12, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
May 31, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 4
May 23, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Apr 16, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Apr 4, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Feb 28, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Feb 1, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Jan 26, 2024 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Dec 18, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Dec 14, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Aug 7, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Jul 24, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Jul 18, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Jul 1, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Jun 27, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0
Jun 12, 2023 LEOPOLDO CRUZ VALENZUELA 0

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?
This VIN has been pulled into 36 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers?
Inspection records show this VIN operated by a single carrier so far. That doesn't rule out earlier or later carriers we haven't yet observed in inspection data.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?
Yes. FMCSA records show 2 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection?
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age?
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status?
This VIN's make/model/year matches 6 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

Data sources & freshness

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Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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