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2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX Recall - Campaign #08V417000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX RECALL - #08V417000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

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Vehicle 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 11/15/2005 - 10/30/2006
Recalled on 8/21/2008
Influenced by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Owners Notified on 10/2/2008
# Affected 7
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
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