NHTSA recall 08V417000
Exterior lighting
Western Star 4900EX
Reported Aug 15, 20087 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number FL-532Built Nov 15, 2005 – Oct 30, 2006
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.