NHTSA Recall 10V178000: Switch (exterior lighting)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,971 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the FCCC B2.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V178000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-577 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | April 30, 2010 |
| Owner notification | May 27, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Safety risk
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V178000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC B2 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| FCCC Mc | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| FCCC S2 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.