Recall 08V-417: 2006–2007 Western Star 4900EX

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Aug 15, 2008, covering about 7 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-417
Report date
Aug 15, 2008
Vehicles affected
7
Owners notified
Oct 2, 2008

The problem

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 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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentExterior Lighting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V417000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Western Star 4900EX2006, 2007All 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-417?

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 is recall 08V-417 fixed?

Dealers will remove the additional marker lamps. The recall began on october 2, 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.