NHTSA Recall 11V160000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 301 vehicles. It affects 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V160000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-592 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | March 10, 2011 |
| Owner notification | October 10, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 business class m2 106v incomplete chassis cab vehicles, manufactured from july 19, 2010, through january 14, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlights on some vehicles may have been installed more than 54" from the road surface.
Safety risk
Headlights installed at heights outside of the parameters set by the safety standard may not fully illuminate road surfaces or may inhibit the ability of motorists to see vehicles increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlamp height and replace any nonconforming headlights with new headlights that lower the bulb center such that the headlights meet the safety standard free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on june 1, 2011. The notification letter to notify owners that the remedy is now available was mailed on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler safety recall no. Fl592.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 11V160000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 106V | 2011 |
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.