NHTSA Recall 10V360000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V360000; Date: Aug. 2, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Freightliner M2
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 3, 2011
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