Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V010000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 60 affected units, MALFUNCTIONING SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) model s2 106 ch incomplete vehicles, manufactured from february 24, 2011, through august 3, 2011. due to a vehicle software issue, the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V010000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-01-12T00:00:00
Subject: Malfunctioning side marker/directional lights
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 60

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-620
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) model s2 106 ch incomplete vehicles, manufactured from february 24, 2011, through august 3, 2011. due to a vehicle software issue, the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the vehicle and/or misinform other drivers as to the intended direction of travel, either of which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cfpv-5s2j_nqpy
NHTSA ID: 12V010000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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