NHTSA Campaign 11V160000 — FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V 2011 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 11V160000. Vehicle: FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V. Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V160000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | FL-592 |
Official summary
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.
Official consequence
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.
Official remedy
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.
Official 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 89019 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V160000 |
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | FL-592 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Manufacturer Name | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2010-07-19 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2011-01-14 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 301 |
| Action Date | 2011-10-10 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Report Date | 2011-03-10 |
| Notification Date | 2011-03-11 |
| Additional Field 17 | 571 |
| Additional Field 18 | 108 |
| Official Summary | 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. |
| Official Consequence | 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. |
| Official Remedy | 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000040537001120768000000217 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |