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2016 FREIGHTLINER M2

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 2 inspections • 6 recalls • 3 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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6 open recalls affect this vehicle

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

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View full inspection history (2 inspections)

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

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Inspections
2
Carriers
1
Open recalls
6
Complaints
3

Vehicle identity

VIN
3ALACXDT8GDGZ0811
Model Year
2016
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
M2
Series
106 Medium Duty
Manufacturer
DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
WMI
3AL

Engine & Drivetrain

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

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
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

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (1)
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

ID · BG6045

Sister VINs

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

3ALACXDT0GDGN8774 3ALACXDT0GDGN8791 3ALACXDT0GDGN8807 3ALACXDT0GDGP8801 3ALACXDT0GDGR8448 3ALACXDT0GDGR8451 3ALACXDT0GDGS7749 3ALACXDT0GDGT1073

Roadside inspections (2)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
79600718 Sep 5, 2023 WESTERN TRAILS CHARTERS & TOURS LLC 0
79561594 Aug 30, 2023 WESTERN TRAILS CHARTERS & TOURS LLC 2

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.

Date Carrier Violations
Sep 5, 2023 WESTERN TRAILS CHARTERS & TOURS LLC 0
Aug 30, 2023 WESTERN TRAILS CHARTERS & TOURS LLC 2

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 2 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 under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
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.

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