Freightliner Business Class M2 106v 2006

Model Business Class M2 106v made in 2006 by Freightliner got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
08V085000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 07/07/2004 to 01/28/2008V (Vehicle)200006/12/2008MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/25/200802/26/2008571108
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 2,000 my 2005-2008 business class m2 106 vocational trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lights, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these vehicles did not have front side reflex reflectors installed.
Consequence SummaryUnder certain conditions during darkness, visibility of the truck may be impaired and a crash may occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add reflectors to the hood. the recall began on june 12, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-523.customers 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-2803/01/201110038248Ready06/14/2011
SB-49-2803/01/201110038248Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the old ones are prone to fatigue and may fail. *rm06/14/2011
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ICI-10-02509/25/201010037075Ready05/04/2011
ICI-10-02509/25/201010037075Daimler trucks: the 294 bolt is deemed serviceable and there is a procedure for replacing it. *rm05/04/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
02/04/2011168000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 freightliner business class m2 106v. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed the cruise control would not deactivate when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. the contact stated the brake lights would not illuminate when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v154000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) but the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
02/04/2011168000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 freightliner business class m2106v. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact noticed the cruise control would not deactivate when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. the contact stated the brake lights would not illuminate when pressure was applied to the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v154000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) but the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 168,000. ds