Recall
Freightliner Business Class M2 — 08V154000
NHTSA ID
08V154000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Business Class M2
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2008-04-03
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Units Affected
724
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-529
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
Freightliner Business Class M2
Model Years: 2006