The issue
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The front reflex reflectors were omitted during vehicle assembly. This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorist during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash causing injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will install side reflex reflectors to the hood.
Description (français)
Certains camions ne satisfont pas aux exigences de la NSVAC 108 - Système d'éclairage et dispositifs rétroréfléchissants. Les réflecteurs avant n'ont pas été posés lors du montage du véhicule. Cela pourrait rendre le véhicule moins visible pour les autres usagers de la route pendant les heures de noirceur, ce qui pourrait causer un accident et blesser quelqu'un ou entraîner des pertes de vie. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront poser des réflecteurs latéraux sur le capot.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2005 | 7 | 9 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2006 | 8 | 13 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2007 | 4 | 17 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2008 | 1 | 14 |