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R/s Truck Body Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled October 18, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00E063000 · R/s Truck Body
Hazard
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.
Remedy
R/S TRUCK BODY CO. WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
95 units
Description
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."
What to do
R/S TRUCK BODY CO. WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
R/s Truck Body REAR LAMP
Manufacturer(s)
R/S TRUCK BODY CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →