Recall 03V485000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 1998-2001 BENSON TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 225 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V485000 |
| Manufacturer | BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 225 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for BENSON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V469000 | 2004 BENSON BULLET | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 15 | |
| 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 |