FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V 2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V085000
Make | Model | Year |
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FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 106V | 2005 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2008-06-12 | 2008-02-25 | 2008-02-26 |
Production Dates: 2004-07-07 - 2008-01-28
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-523
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING DARKNESS, VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK MAY BE IMPAIRED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL ADD REFLECTORS TO THE HOOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-523.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.