1999 BENSON TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 BENSON TRAILER
The 1999 BENSON TRAILER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1999 BENSON TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 BENSON TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 225 vehicles.
Recall 03V485000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 225 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
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No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BENSON TRAILER.
Safety Rating for the 1999 BENSON TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BENSON TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BENSON TRAILER
BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 BENSON TRAILER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B20005 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Clarifying Cargo Securement with Chain Straps
B20005 — EQUIPMENT
Clarifying Cargo Securement with Chain Straps
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BENSON TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BENSON TRAILER
- 1998 BENSON TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 1999 BENSON TRAILER (current)
- 2000 BENSON TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2001 BENSON TRAILER — 0 complaints
Other BENSON Models
- BENSON FLAT BED TRAILER — 4 total complaints
- BENSON BULLET — 0 total complaints
- BENSON CANNON — 0 total complaints
- BENSON DUMP TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- BENSON DUMP TRUCK — 0 total complaints