| Make : OX BODIES | Model : DUMP BODY | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19890901 - 19950531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V198000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19971115 | Date Received by ODI: 19971104 | Date Added to Database: 19971120 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OX BODIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OX BODIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 8' TO 22' DUMP AND FLAT BED BODIES. THE COMBINATION CLEARANCE LAMP/SIDE MARKERS ON THE SIDE OF THE BODIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
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Consequence:
THESE LAMPS MAY NOT BE VISIBLE AT CERTAIN POSITIONS TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON DRIVING BEHIND THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE TROUBLE DETERMINING ITS OVERALL WIDTH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FREE, NEW REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS FOR INSTALLATION ON THE REAR OF THE DUMP/FLAT BED BODIES. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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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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