Vehicle recall 03V485000 · November 25, 2003
1998-2001 Benson Trailer
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V485000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 2003
- Filed by
- BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2003CDTRCL
- Owner notification
- October 4, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 225
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Benson Trailer (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
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