2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2008-02-26
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,000 my 2005-2008 business class m2 106 vocational trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lights, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These vehicles did not have front side reflex reflectors installed.
Consequence
Under certain conditions during darkness, visibility of the truck may be impaired and a crash may occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add reflectors to the hood. The recall began on june 12, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-523.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 2011-02-08
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner coronado, columbia, fld military, business class m2, cascadia, century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. These vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
Consequence
Failure to follow proper tire inflation recommendations can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Labels with missing information will be replaced with corrected labels. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 31, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v-551).
Notes
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 http://www.safercar.gov .