Recall
Freightliner Business Class M2 106v — 08V085000
NHTSA ID
08V085000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Business Class M2 106v
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2008-02-25
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Units Affected
2,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-523
Summary
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.
Affected Vehicles
Freightliner Business Class M2 106v
Model Years: 2007