Freightliner Business Class M2 106v 2011

Model Business Class M2 106v made in 2011 by Freightliner got 2 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and trailer hitches.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
11V160000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 07/19/2010 to 01/14/2011V (Vehicle)30110/10/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/10/201103/11/2011571108
Defect SummaryDaimler 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.
Consequence SummaryHeadlights 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesDaimler 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 .
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
11V289000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/07/2010 to 03/07/2011V (Vehicle)2281ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/18/201105/19/2011
Defect SummaryDtna is recalling certain model year 2011 business class m2, and coronado, model year 2011-2012 cascadia vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels and manufactured from april 7, 2010, through march 7, 2011. during the coupling process on vehicles equipped with pre-modification fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock, and if relying on a tug test (pull test), and not performing the required visual inspection, think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin, when in fact, it is not.
Consequence SummaryIf the tractor is not fully connected to the trailer, the trailer may disengage while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryFontaine notified owners in february 2011, and is handling the remedy for this campaign. fontaine is in the process of retrofitting all affected vehicles, free of charge. owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-874-9780 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler's safety recall no. fl-608.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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
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
SB-49-2803/01/201110038248Ready06/14/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SF-427-A-G04/01/201110039656Ready08/08/2011
SF-427-A-G04/01/201110039656Daimler truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the exhaust temperatures do not meet specifications. *rm08/08/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SB-54-26206/01/201110039270Ready07/15/2011
SB-54-26206/01/201110039270Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm07/15/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-4805/01/201110039606Freightliner: the rear suspension air spring has been redesigned. *rm08/05/2011
SB-32-4805/01/201110039606Ready08/05/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-54-26206/01/201110039270Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm07/15/2011
SB-54-26206/01/201110039270Ready07/15/2011