Freightliner Exterior Lighting Recall 21V002000 (1 Vehicles)

The problem

Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion) is recalling one 2018 Freightliner M2-106 Medium Duty vehicle equipped with a Maxon License Plate Kit. A license plate light may have been installed that aims rearward and not towards the license plate.

The risk

A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Marion will notify the owner, and a dealers will provide a replacement kit, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Marion customer service at 1-715-754-5261. Marion's number for this recall is 20E-034.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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 21V002000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2018 Freightliner M2	0	4	B

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2018 Freightliner M2

Questions

Is the 21V002000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Marion Body Works's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 21V002000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 21V002000 announced?

Marion Body Works reported it to NHTSA on January 8, 2021. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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