The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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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