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
| 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 | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V160000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 07/19/2010 to 01/14/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 301 | 10/10/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/10/2011 | 03/11/2011 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | Headlights 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V289000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/07/2010 to 03/07/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 2281 | ODI | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/18/2011 | 05/19/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna 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 Summary | If the tractor is not fully connected to the trailer, the trailer may disengage while in use, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fontaine 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler'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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-49-28 | 03/01/2011 | 10038248 | Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the old ones are prone to fatigue and may fail. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SB-49-28 | 03/01/2011 | 10038248 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SF-427-A-G | 04/01/2011 | 10039656 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
| SF-427-A-G | 04/01/2011 | 10039656 | Daimler truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the exhaust temperatures do not meet specifications. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-48 | 05/01/2011 | 10039606 | Freightliner: the rear suspension air spring has been redesigned. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-32-48 | 05/01/2011 | 10039606 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 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 | |
| SB-54-262 | 06/01/2011 | 10039270 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |