NHTSA Recall 08V417000: Exterior lighting
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Western Star 4900EX.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V417000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-532 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | August 15, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 2, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V417000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.