Benson International, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V485000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V485000 by Benson International, Inc.. Includes 225 affected units, BENSON/FMVSS 108/REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain coal dump trailers fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles may not be equipped with high mounted rear clearance lamps.

Corrective Action

Benson will install a high mounted rear clearance lamp. owner notification is expected to begin february 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact benson at 1-877-489-9020.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V485000
Manufacturer: Benson International, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-11-25T00:00:00
Subject: Benson/fmvss 108/rear clearance lamps
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 225

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2003CDTRCL
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain coal dump trailers fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles may not be equipped with high mounted rear clearance lamps.
Consequence Summary: The absence of high mounted rear clearance lamps during darkness may cause the average motorist not to react to the presence of approaching the rear of a heavy vehicle which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Benson will install a high mounted rear clearance lamp. owner notification is expected to begin february 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact benson at 1-877-489-9020.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-628u_g73w-ppnn
NHTSA ID: 03V485000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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