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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V178📅 Apr 30, 2010

2005–2011 Freightliner B2 & 2005–2011 Freightliner MC + 2 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner Business Class C2, fccc B2 chassis, S2 chassis, and MC chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.

💥 The risk

The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.

🔧 The fix

Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V178000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-577
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
8,971
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 27, 2011
Built
Jan 19, 2005 – Apr 16, 2010
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-577.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V178 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V178?

2005–2011 Freightliner B2 & 2005–2011 Freightliner MC + 2 more. 8,971 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.