Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BENSON
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V485000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Benson International, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980101
End Of Manufacture
20001130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
225
Date Owners Notified
20041004
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Benson Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20031125
Make Campaign Number
2003CDTRCL
Part Number
571