Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V178000 Reported April 30, 2010

Hydraulic brake switches

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 8,971 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V178000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-577
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
8,971
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 30, 2010

Defect Summary

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.

Safety Consequence

The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10V178000 or campaign FL-577.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V178000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V178000?

NHTSA recall 10V178000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on April 30, 2010. It addresses: Hydraulic brake switches. The recall affects approximately 8,971 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-577. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.