The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
Contacts
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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V360000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.