Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V085000 Reported February 25, 2008

Fmvss 108/reflex reflectors

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 2,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V085000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-523
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 25, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Under certain conditions during darkness, visibility of the truck may be impaired and a crash may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add reflectors to the hood. the recall began on june 12, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V085000 or campaign FL-523.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V085000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V085000?

NHTSA recall 08V085000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on February 25, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 108/reflex reflectors. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V085000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-523. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.