FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2007: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V154000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-09-10 | 2008-04-03 | 2008-04-03 |
Production Dates: 2005-06-15 - 2007-01-02
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-529
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 724
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 724 MY 2006-2007 BUSINESS CLASS M2 TRUCKS. THE OPTIONAL HIGH CURRENT TAIL LAMP POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE "PDM" WAS INSTALLED IN A LOCATION HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION. THIS MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF REAR LIGHTING.
A LOSS OF SOME OR ALL REAR LIGHTING ON THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS MAY IMPAIR VISIBILITY OF THE TRUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE PDM TO INSIDE THE CAB BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-529. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
