2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

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Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported May 18, 2011 · 2,342 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 lock, and if relying on a tug test (pull test), and not performing the required visual inspection, think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin, when in fact, it is not.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 11V289000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported March 10, 2011 · 301 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.

Recall number 11V160000 · Recall details

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Is the 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v?

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How many recalls does the 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v have?

2 recalls, covering trailer hitches and exterior lighting.

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