2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
The 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V, potentially affecting up to 2,643 vehicles.
Recall 11V160000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 301 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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,...
View full details →Recall 11V289000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 2,342 vehicles affected
Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUSINESS CLASS M2, AND CORONADO, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CASCADIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE ULTRA LT FIFTH WHEELS AND MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 7, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PRE-MODIFICATION FONTAINE ULTRA LT FIFTH WHEELS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL...
Consequence: IF THE TRACTOR IS NOT FULLY CONNECTED TO THE TRAILER, THE TRAILER MAY DISENGAGE WHILE IN USE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FONTAINE NOTIFIED OWNERS IN FEBRUARY 2011, AND IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. FONTAINE IS IN THE PROCESS OF RETROFITTING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-874-9780 OR DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V.
Safety Rating for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-49-28 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DAIMLER TRUCKS: THERE ARE NEW CGI BELLOWS, BECAUSE THE OLD ONES ARE PRONE TO FATIGUE AND MAY FAIL. *RM UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — 3 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V — 1 complaint
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V (current)
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints