NHTSA recall 12V207000
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Freightliner Business Class M2
Reported May 10, 20121,248 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number FL-626Built Feb 6, 2012 – Mar 14, 2012
The defect
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.
The risk
If this occurs, the driver may have reduced foreground lighting while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.