2012 FREIGHTLINER M2

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 20 inspections • 9 recalls • 4 complaints

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9 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

View full inspection history (20 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.

Inspections
20
Carriers
2
Open Recalls
9
Complaints
4

Vehicle identity

VIN
3ALACYCS5CDBT9793
Model Year
2012
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
M2
Series
106 Medium Duty

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
Mercedes-Benz MBE-900
Cylinders
6
Displacement
6.4 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
Apr 30, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Air

Technical details (1)

Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Vehicle Ownership History

This VIN has appeared in inspections under 2 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 1694611 May 16, 2023 May 13, 2026 19
ECO TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES SA DE CV 558117 Jan 16, 2026 Jan 16, 2026 1

Roadside inspections (20)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87852322 May 13, 2026 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 3
87009106 Feb 6, 2026 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 3
86903656 Jan 27, 2026 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 5
86867240 Jan 16, 2026 ECO TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES SA DE CV 3
86704677 Dec 30, 2025 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 2
86219313 Oct 30, 2025 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 9
86159898 Oct 24, 2025 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 1
86098237 Oct 14, 2025 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 2
84436360 Apr 11, 2025 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 0
84204403 Mar 21, 2025 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 4
83701853 Jan 24, 2025 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 8
83352413 Nov 27, 2024 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 4
82932413 Oct 15, 2024 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 7
82598077 Sep 4, 2024 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 5
81868825 Jun 8, 2024 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 1
80088942 Nov 6, 2023 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 3
79957766 Oct 18, 2023 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 3
79248389 Jul 18, 2023 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 0
79139771 Jul 11, 2023 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 3
78694085 May 16, 2023 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV 7

Recalls for this make/model/year (9)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Complaints for this make/model/year (4)

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

Complaint Component
1502705 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1502706 ENGINE
1502707 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1422208 SUSPENSION

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 20 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on May 16, 2023. Most recent inspection: May 13, 2026 by TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV. 73 total violations cited; 3 out-of-service events.

Carrier ownership transitions

Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Dec 30, 2025 and Jan 16, 2026 TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV ECO TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES SA DE CV
Between Jan 16, 2026 and Jan 27, 2026 ECO TRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES SA DE CV TRANSPORTES CRUZADOS SA DE CV

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?
This VIN has been pulled into 20 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?
Yes — FMCSA inspection records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT-numbered carriers. We see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment. Inspection records do not confirm legal ownership; they confirm operation on a given date.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?
Yes. FMCSA records show 3 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 9 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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