2001 MAY COAL BODY
2001 MAY COAL BODY Recall Title: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
2001 MAY COAL BODY Recall Date: 2000-11-13
2001 MAY COAL BODY NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 00E074000
2001 MAY COAL BODY Recall Manufacturer: BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
2001 MAY COAL BODY Recall Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
2001 MAY COAL BODY Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 115
2001 MAY COAL BODY Recall Overview: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MAY COAL DUMP BODIES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 1, 1998 AND JULY 15, 2000. THESE BODIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A) COAL BODIES EQUIPPED WITH NON-REFLECTIVE LAMP LENSES, BODY REAR AND BODY SIDE REFLECTIVE DEVICES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; B) THE STOP/TURN/TAIL LAMPS ARE MOUNTED ON THE END OF THE TRUCK CHASSIS (ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD, THE FACE OF THOSE LAMPS SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 12 INCHES FROM THE EXTREME REAR OF THE VEHICLE); C) THE THREE LAMP IDENTIFICATION LAMP CLUSTER IS MOUNTED ON THE END OF THE TRUCK CHASSIS (ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD, THE FACE OF THOSE LAMPS SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 12 INCHES FROM THE EXTREME REAR OF THE VEHICLE;) D) ON CERTAIN COAL BODIES EQUIPPED WITH PERMANENT BOARD(S) OVER GATE, THE IDENTIFICATION LAMP CLUSTER IS MOUNTED ON THE END OF THE TRUCK CHASSIS (ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD, THE FACE OF THOSE LAMPS SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 12 INCHES FROM THE EXTREME REAR OF THE VEHICLE); AND E) REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS, MOUNTED WITH THEIR CENTER LINES WITHIN 6 INCHES OF THE EXTREME OUTER SIDE OF THE BODY, WERE NOT INSTALLED ON COAL BODIES EQUIPPED WITH STOP/TURN/TAIL LAMPS MOUNTED AT THE REAR OF THE TRUCK CHASSIS.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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2001 MAY COAL BODY Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000.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 INTERNATIONAL AT 1-877-489-9020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).