Recall 08V-085: 2005–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Feb 25, 2008, covering about 2,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-085
Report date
Feb 25, 2008
Vehicles affected
2,000
Owners notified
Jun 12, 2008

The problem

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 fix

Dealers will add reflectors to the hood. The recall began on june 12, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-523.customers may also 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentExterior Lighting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V085000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Business Class M2 106V2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-085?

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.

How is recall 08V-085 fixed?

Dealers will add reflectors to the hood. The recall began on june 12, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.