NHTSA Recall 08V417000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V417000; Date: Aug. 15, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Western Star 4900EX; 2007 Western Star 4900EX
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-532. 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: Oct 2, 2008
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