Recall 12V207000: 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 10, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 1,248
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner business class m2 vehicles manufactured from february 6, 2012, through march 14, 2012 because the low beam headlights turn off in high beam mode.
The risk
If this occurs, the driver may have reduced foreground lighting while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the vehicle software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 26, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-626.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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V207000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-626
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- Jun 26, 2012
- Components
- Exterior lighting:headlights (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