Recall 10V178 covers 8,971 2005-2011 Freightliner Business Class M2, B2, Mc, and S2 vehicles for intermittent stop lamps. Free repair at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 8,971 2005-2011 Business Class M2, B2, Mc, and S2 vehicles under recall 10V178 because the stop lamps can work intermittently during light brake applications. When brake lights do not show that the service brakes are applied, following drivers lose warning and crash risk rises; the Freightliner dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake light switch on 2005-2011 Freightliner Business Class M2, B2, Mc, and S2 trucks and chassis is part of the exterior lighting system. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the switch tells the rear stop lamps to turn on so traffic behind the vehicle sees that it is slowing or stopped. The lamps depend on a clear switch signal each time the pedal moves.
On recalled vehicles, the stop lamps are intermittent during light brake applications. A light press on the pedal can fail to produce a steady lamp signal, even though the driver is braking. The recall centers on the brake light switch circuit, which is not reliably matching light pedal movement with stop lamp operation.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver feels the brake pedal and the vehicle still slows, but traffic behind the vehicle can miss the stop lamp cue during a light brake application.
Who's affected?
The scope spans Freightliner and FCCC nameplates across Business Class M2, B2, Mc, and S2 vehicles, all tied to the same brake light switch.
| 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Switch |
| 2010 Fccc B2 | Switch |
| 2009 Fccc Mc | Switch |
| 2006 Fccc S2 | Switch |
| 2006 Fccc Mc | Switch |
| 2011 Fccc S2 | Switch |
| 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Switch |
| 2005 Fccc B2 | Switch |
| 2005 Fccc S2 | Switch |
| 2007 Fccc S2 | Switch |
| 2008 Fccc S2 | Switch |
| 2009 Fccc S2 | Switch |
| 2010 Fccc S2 | Switch |
| 2007 Fccc Mc | Switch |
| 2010 Fccc Mc | Switch |
| 2011 Fccc Mc | Switch |
| 2009 Fccc B2 | Switch |
| 2008 Fccc B2 | Switch |
| 2007 Fccc B2 | Switch |
| 2006 Fccc B2 | Switch |
| 2005 Fccc Mc | Switch |
| 2008 Fccc Mc | Switch |
| 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Switch |
| 2011 Fccc B2 | Switch |
| 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Switch |
| 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Switch |
| Units affected | 8,971 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the stop lamps do not show that the service brakes are applied, drivers behind the vehicle lose a key warning that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. That increases the risk of a crash without warning. Contact a Freightliner dealer for repair timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2011 Freightliner Business Class M2, B2, Mc, or S2 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to confirm the free stop-lamp repair status for your vehicle.
- Reference recall number 10V178 when you call so the dealer can find the correct campaign.
- Schedule the repair for the intermittent stop lamps so the brake lights show when the service brakes are applied.
- Bring the recall notice if Freightliner mailed one, along with any service records tied to the brake-light repair.
What happens at the repair
Freightliner's recall instructions say the repair is handled by DTNA dealerships at no charge and that the safety recall began on May 27, 2011. At the dealer, a Freightliner technician addresses the stop lamp condition that can make the brake lights intermittent during light brake applications. The instructions do not name the exact part or labor step, so ask the service desk to confirm the campaign 10V178 procedure before the work starts. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| April 30, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V178?
Recall 10V178 covers 8,971 2005-2011 Freightliner Business Class M2, B2, Mc, and S2 vehicles with stop lamps that become intermittent during light brake applications. Referenced from NHTSA campaign 10V178, the defect can keep following drivers from seeing that the service brakes are applied.
What should I do if my 2005-2011 Freightliner Business Class M2, B2, Mc, or S2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V178. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the stop-lamp repair. Reference recall number 10V178 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Freightliner dealers perform this stop-lamp repair free of charge. DTNA also listed 1-800-547-0712 for owner questions about recall 10V178.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V178?
The safety risk is that the stop lamps do not reliably show light brake use. Referenced from NHTSA campaign 10V178, following drivers can miss that the service brakes are applied, which increases crash risk without warning.
What if I bought this Freightliner vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2005-2011 Freightliner Business Class M2, B2, Mc, or S2 is included, then call a franchised Freightliner dealer with recall number 10V178.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V178000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V178 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V178000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →