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2005-2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v recall: exterior lighting

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on February 25, 2008. It covers about 2,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,000
reported
Feb 25, 2008
owners notified
Jun 12, 2008
related complaints
2

Exterior lighting

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 08V085000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 08V085000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 08V085000, reported on February 25, 2008, covers about 2,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V085000?

Dealers will add reflectors to the hood. The recall began on june 12, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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