NHTSA recall 08V085000
Exterior lighting
Freightliner Business Class M2 106V
Reported Feb 25, 20082,000 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number FL-523Built Jul 7, 2004 – Jan 28, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
Under certain conditions during darkness, visibility of the truck may be impaired and a crash may occur.
The 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.