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.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V085000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.