Recall 03V469000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Defect in 2003-2004 BENSON BULLET
RECALL This recall affects up to 15 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V469000 |
| Manufacturer | BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN STEEL DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TWO-WAY TAILGATES WHICH CAN OPEN AS BOTH A CONVENTIONAL TOP SWING AND A SIDE DOOR "BARN DOOR" TAILGATE, WHEN OPERATED AS CONVENTIONAL OR TOP SWING MODE, THE HINGE/LATCH MECHANISM ON THE ROADSIDE REAR POST MAY FAIL TO CONTAIN THE TAILGATE LATCHING/PIVOT PIN. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TAILGATE TO SWING OPEN.
Safety Consequence
THE UNEXPECTED OPERATION OF THE TAILGATE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER BODY AND IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
BENSON WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM. 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.
Related Recalls for BENSON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V485000 | 1998 BENSON TRAILER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 225 | |
| 02V139017 | 2000 BENSON TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 424 | |
| 04V104000 | 2003 BENSON DUMP TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | |
| 04V146000 | 2002 BENSON DUMP TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |