Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Coal Dump Bodies Manufactured Between January 1, 1998 And September 30, 2000. The Rear Tail And Stop Lamp Location Does Not Meet The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
R/S TRUCK BODY
Model Of Vehicle
REAR LAMP
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E063000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Effect Of Defect
The Location Of The Rear Stop Lamps Could Be Obscured By Mudflaps Or Icc Bumpers. Drivers Approaching From The Rear May Have A Depth Perception Problem With Lights Too Far Forward. An Approaching Driver Can Crash Into One Of These Vehicles, Possibly Causing Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
R/S Truck Body Co. Will Notify Their Customers To Have Their Vehicle Inspected And Repaired Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
R/S Truck Body Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19980101
End Of Manufacture
20000930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
95
Date Owners Notified
20001025
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
R/S Truck Body Co.
Date Report Received
20001018
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108