| Make : BENSON | Model : CANNON | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021001 - 20030831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V469000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031119 | Date Received by ODI: 20031112 | Date Added to Database: 20031126 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 031015 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN STEEL DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TWO-WAY TAILGATES WHICH CAN OPEN AS BOTH A CONVENTIONAL TOP SWING AND A SIDE DOOR "BARN DOOR" TAILGATE, WHEN OPERATED AS CONVENTIONAL OR TOP SWING MODE, THE HINGE/LATCH MECHANISM ON THE ROADSIDE REAR POST MAY FAIL TO CONTAIN THE TAILGATE LATCHING/PIVOT PIN. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TAILGATE TO SWING OPEN. |
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Consequence:
THE UNEXPECTED OPERATION OF THE TAILGATE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER BODY AND IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
BENSON WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM. 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: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | 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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