Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V178000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/19/2005 to 04/16/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 6569 | 05/27/2011 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/30/2010 | 04/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Daimler trucks: there may be a rattle in the swivel type utility lamp. the bolt may also loosen over time. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE10007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/03/2010 | 05/23/2010 | Stop Lamps Intermittent | 10V178000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.odi confirmed the problem with two fleets.on april 29, 2010, daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.they are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to odi when it is available. this safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. hence, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE10007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/03/2010 | 05/23/2010 | Stop Lamps Intermittent | 10V177000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.odi confirmed the problem with two fleets.on april 29, 2010, daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.they are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to odi when it is available. this safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. hence, this investigation is closed. | ||||||