The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V002000·Announced 2021-01-08

Marion Body Works Recalls 2018 Freightliner M2 License Plate Light

Marion Body Works is recalling one 2018 Freightliner M2-106 vehicle because a license plate light may be aimed at other drivers, 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 (increased crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling one 2018 Freightliner M2-106 Medium Duty vehicle equipped with a Maxon License Plate Kit. The recall addresses a defect where the license plate light may have been installed to aim rearward toward other drivers rather than illuminating the license plate.

A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 11, 2021.

Marion will notify the owner, and dealers will provide a replacement kit free of charge. Owners may contact Marion customer service at 1-715-754-5261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Marion Body Works Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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