Hearth Record

Exterior lighting: headlights (Freightliner)

Vehicle recall 10V-360. NHTSA received DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA’s report on Aug 2, 2010.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA’s report on Aug 2, 2010. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

IMPROPER HEIGHT OF HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT FULLY ILLUMINATE ROAD SURFACE OR MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY OF MOTORIST TO SEE VEHICLES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 12, 2010 THROUGH JULY 16, 2010, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “’LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE TRUCKS MAY HAVE HEADLIGHTS WHICH MEASURE GREATER THAN 54” FROM THE ROAD SURFACE.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Exterior lighting: headlights.

What should you do?

DAIMLER TRUCKS SUBMITTED SUPPLEMENTAL DEFECT INFORMATION TO AMEND THE EXPECTED OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE FOR THIS RECALL. THE TRYOUT OF THE NEW PARTS REQUIRED FOR THIS REPAIR WAS RECENTLY CONDUCTED AND THE ASSEMBLY WAS DEEMED UNACCEPTABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: DAIMLER TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NO. FL-583.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 16 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Freightliner M2and 2011, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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