Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2

Jun 24, 2021 — Recall Campaign #21V484000

Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. (Mickey Truck) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2, M2-106, International 4300, and 2018 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 89 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

21V484000

Manufacturer:	PACCAR Incorporated
Recall date:	June 24, 2021
NHTSA Campaign #:	21V484000
Units affected:	89

Description:: Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. (Mickey Truck) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner M2, M2-106, International 4300, and 2018 Peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended.
Consequeces:: The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action:: Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2021. Owners may contact Mickey Truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affects the following:

2017 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Complaints
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK ROLLED FORWARD AND TRAPPED DRIVER UNDER REAR TIRE SET. DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. DEFECTIVE PARKING BRAKE SPRINGS.;
2017 FREIGHTLINER M2 Complaints
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Freightliner M2. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and slammed into gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality and the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The message "Range Motion Detected" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact continued driving slowly. An independent mechanic went to the workplace to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the retaining clip had failed, causing the hose to pop out and transmission fluid to leak. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift into reverse(R) or drive(D). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained at the workplace and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.;
2017 INTERNATIONAL 4000 SERIES 4300 Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DURASTAR INTERNATIONAL 4300 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BODY WAS ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER, FLEET EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, VIOLATED SAFETY CODE FMVSS 393.201. THE INCORRECT ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE FRAME RAIL OF THE VEHICLE TO BE COMPROMISED AND CONSIDERED AS A SAFETY RISK. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE LAW LEFT ROOM FOR INTERPRETATION. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE ATTACHMENT IN ORDER TO MEET LAW GUIDELINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS LEGALLY UNABLE TO BE USED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,900.;