STERLING BULLET 2004: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| Make : STERLING | Model : BULLET | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2002-10-01 - 2003-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V469000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-11-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-11-12 | Date Added to Database: 2003-11-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 031015 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
BENSON RECALL NO. 031015.CUSTOMERS CAN 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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