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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V160📅 Mar 11, 2011

2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
11V160000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-592
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
301
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 10, 2011
Built
Jul 19, 2010 – Jan 14, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler safety recall no. FL592.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 11V160 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 11V160?

2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V. 301 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.