NHTSA Recall 12V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V010000; Date: Jan. 12, 2012
Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the vehicle and/or misinform other drivers as to the intended direction of travel, either of which could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Fccc S2 106 Ch
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 60
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) model s2 106 ch incomplete vehicles, manufactured from February 24, 2011, through August 3, 2011. Due to a vehicle software issue, the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 2, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
This recall is related to recall 11v-578. Daimler trucks safety recall number is FL-620. 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: Feb 2, 2012
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