| Make : BENSON | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980101 - 20001130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V485000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041004 | Date Received by ODI: 20031125 | Date Added to Database: 20031126 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2003CDTRCL | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 225 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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