The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V360000·Announced 2010-08-02

Freightliner M2 Trucks Recalled for Headlight Height Safety Violation

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2011 Freightliner M2 trucks because headlights may be too high, reducing road visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (improper lighting increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2011 model year Freightliner M2 106V trucks manufactured between April 12, 2010, and July 16, 2010. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regarding lamps and associated equipment.

The defect involves headlights that may measure greater than 54 inches from the road surface. This improper height may fail to fully illuminate the road surface or may inhibit the ability of other motorists to see the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

The safety recall began on October 3, 2011. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange for the necessary corrective action. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
16

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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