Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Business Class M2 106V Incomplete Chassis Cab Vehicles, Manufactured From July 19, 2010, Through January 14, 2011. These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” The Headlights On Some Vehicles May Have Been Installed More Than 54″ From The Road Surface.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V160000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
Headlights Installed At Heights Outside Of The Parameters Set By The Safety Standard May Not Fully Illuminate Road Surfaces Or May Inhibit The Ability Of Motorists To See Vehicles Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Headlamp Height And Replace Any Nonconforming Headlights With New Headlights That Lower The Bulb Center Such That The Headlights Meet The Safety Standard Free Of Charge. An Interim Letter Was Sent To Owners On June 1, 2011. The Notification Letter To Notify Owners That The Remedy Is Now Available Was Mailed On October 10, 2011. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20100719
End Of Manufacture
20110114
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
301
Date Owners Notified
20111010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20110310
Make Campaign Number
FL-592
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108