FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V270000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-07-15 | 2008-06-17 | 2008-06-18 |
Production Dates: 2007-08-15 - 2008-05-16
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-531
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 172
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 172 MY 2008-2009 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC ENGINES AND HIGHWAY HOODS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE HEADLIGHTS MEASURE GREATER THAN 54" FROM THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
IMPROPER HEIGHT ON THE HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT FULLY ILLUMINATE ROAD SURFACE OR MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY OF MOTORISTS TO SEE VEHICLES WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL LOWER THE HEADLIGHTS TO 54 INCHES. THIS SERVICE WILL PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-531.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
