If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224912-freightliner-m2-business-class-2018-recall-equipment · Recall date July 17, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V452000
“FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS (2018) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 17, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224912-freightliner-m2-business-class-2018-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 17V452000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V452000).
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V452000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS (2018) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS (2018) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 17V452000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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