NHTSA Recall 08V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V154000; Date: Apr. 3, 2008
A loss of some or all rear lighting on the vehicle under certain conditions may impair visibility of the truck increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 724
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling 724 my 2006-2007 business class m2 trucks. The optional high current tail lamp power distribution module (pdm) was installed in a location highly susceptible to water intrusion. This may lead to a loss of rear lighting.
How to Fix:
Dealers will relocate the pdm to inside the cab behind the driver's seat free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-529. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 10, 2008
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