Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V360000 Reported August 2, 2010

Headlamp height

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 16 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V360000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-583
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
16
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 2, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 10V360000 or campaign FL-583.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V360000

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

What is recall 10V360000?

NHTSA recall 10V360000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on August 2, 2010. It addresses: Headlamp height. The recall affects approximately 16 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 10V360000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-583. 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.