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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V207000

2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Exterior lighting: headlights

Published May 11, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V207000, published May 11, 2012 and initiated May 10, 2012. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Exterior lighting: headlights.

What's the hazard

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2012, THROUGH MARCH 14, 2012 BECAUSE THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF IN HIGH BEAM MODE.

What to do

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE VEHICLE SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V207000 on May 11, 2012. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2012, THROUGH MARCH 14, 2012 BECAUSE THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF IN HIGH BEAM MODE.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE VEHICLE SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: BUSINESS CLASS M2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)