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2006-2007 Western Star 4900EX recall: exterior lighting

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on August 15, 2008. It covers about 7 vehicles.

vehicles affected
7
reported
Aug 15, 2008
owners notified
Oct 2, 2008

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling 7 my 2006-2007 western star 4900ex trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' additional marker lamps were installed between the required identification lamps and clearance lamps on the top of some truck cabs.
Risk
Additional lamps located on the same horizontal line near the identification lamps may make if difficult for other drivers to distinguish larger vehicles under some conditions.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the additional marker lamps. The recall began on october 2, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 08V417000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V417000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Western Star 4900EX exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 08V417000, reported on August 15, 2008, covers about 7 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V417000?

Dealers will remove the additional marker lamps. The recall began on october 2, 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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