BENSON TRAILER 1999: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V485000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BENSON | TRAILER | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-10-04 | 2003-11-25 | 2003-11-26 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-01 - 2000-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2003CDTRCL
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 225
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
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.
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.
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.
BENSON RECALL NO. 2003CDTRCL.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
