Recall 11V008 affects 369 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles for out-of-specification seat belt anchor plates. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner recall 11V008 covers 369 2010 Business Class M2 vehicles built with out-of-spec inboard seat belt anchor plates. In a crash, the anchorage can fail to hold the seat belt apparatus in place, increasing injury risk to the occupant; the dealer repair will be free once Freightliner makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The inboard seat belt anchor plate on the 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 is the metal mounting point for the inner side of the front seat belt. Inboard means the side of the belt closest to the center of the cab. The plate gives the belt a fixed place to pull against when the belt is under load, so the restraint stays attached to the vehicle structure.
On affected trucks, Freightliner says the inboard anchor plates were built outside specification. That means the plate does not have the intended strength margin for the loads the seat belt is designed to handle. If the belt is loaded hard, the anchor plate does not provide the restraint performance Freightliner intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt and anchor point can look normal during everyday use, so the VIN decides whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 369 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the seat belt anchor can fail to keep the belt assembly in place, reducing restraint for the occupant and increasing injury risk. Schedule the recall repair and avoid delaying service once your VIN is confirmed. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Freightliner recall instructions before scheduling service if your VIN is included.
- Call Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions and reference recall number 11V008 when you call.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer once repair instructions are open for your VIN.
- Ask the dealer about the free seat-belt-anchor repair that replaces the anchor plates so the belt anchorage holds the restraint in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician inspects the inboard seat belt anchor plate, repairs the vehicle, and replaces the existing seat belt anchor when the inspection shows replacement is needed. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 11V008. The source remedy listed the recall start target as on or before March 11, 2011.
Timeline
| January 7, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V008?
Recall 11V008 covers 369 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles with front inboard seat belt anchor plates that were built outside specification. In a crash, the anchorage can fail to hold the seat belt apparatus in place, increasing injury risk. Freightliner will repair the anchor as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V008. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule inspection and repair of the seat belt anchor. Reference recall number 11V008 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 will repair the vehicle and replace the existing seat belt anchor as needed free of charge at a franchised Freightliner dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is occupant injury in a crash. The front inboard seat belt anchorage can fail to keep the seat belt apparatus in place, which means the belt does not restrain the occupant as intended. Have the seat belt anchor inspected and repaired by a Freightliner dealer.
What if I bought this Freightliner Business Class M2 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner, so a franchised Freightliner dealer must complete the covered repair if your VIN is included. Check your VIN and reference recall number 11V008 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V008000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V008 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V008000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall 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 →