Recall 12V010000: 2012 Fccc S2 106 CH
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 12, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 60
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) model s2 106 ch incomplete vehicles, manufactured from february 24, 2011, through august 3, 2011. Due to a vehicle software issue, the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation.
The risk
Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the vehicle and/or misinform other drivers as to the intended direction of travel, either of which could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
This recall is related to recall 11v-578.daimler trucks safety recall number is fl-620.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Fccc S2 106 CH
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V010000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-620
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- Feb 2, 2012
- Components
- Exterior lighting:turn signal (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology