Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4900EX
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V417000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Additional Marker Lamps. The Recall Began On October 2, 2008. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20051115
End Of Manufacture
20061030
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7
Date Owners Notified
20081002
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20080815
Make Campaign Number
FL-532
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108