Freightliner recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 business class m2 106v trucks manufactured from april 12, 2010 through july 16, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these trucks may have headlights which measure greater than 54" from the road surface.
What could happen
Improper height of headlights may not fully illuminate road surface or may inhibit the ability of motorist to see vehicles increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Daimler trucks submitted supplemental defect information to amend the expected owner notification date for this recall. The tryout of the new parts required for this repair was recently conducted and the assembly was deemed unacceptable. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner M2 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V360000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 2, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 12, 2010 to Jul 16, 2010
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-583
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Daimler trucks safety recall no. Fl-583.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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- Freightliner recall: Engine Nov 2, 2023
- Freightliner recall: Power train Aug 1, 2023
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Apr 4, 2023
- Fccc / Freightliner recall: Visibility Apr 4, 2023
- Freightliner recall: Steering Feb 20, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.