NHTSA Campaign 08V085000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported Feb 25, 2008 · 2,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,000 MY 2005-2008 BUSINESS CLASS M2 106 VOCATIONAL TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LIGHTS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE FRONT SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS INSTALLED.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING DARKNESS, VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK MAY BE IMPAIRED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD REFLECTORS TO THE HOOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V | 2005 | 2,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V | 2006 | 2,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V | 2007 | 2,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V | 2008 | 2,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V085000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.