Western Star 4900EX (2006-2007): Exterior lighting
Recall 08V417000 · Aug 15, 2008 · Daimler Trucks North America
7
vehicles affected
7
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V417000
- Date
- Aug 15, 2008
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 7
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2006-2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL MARKER LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 4900EX | 2006-2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V417000?
1 model: Western Star 4900EX (2006-2007), about 7 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V417000?
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL MARKER LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.