NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Benson Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Benson Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Benson Trailer. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Benson dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Benson Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BENSON/FMVSS 108/REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS
NHTSA #03V485000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported November 25, 2003 · BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Potentially affected: 225 vehicles
Benson campaign 2003CDTRCL · Owners notified October 4, 2004 · Vehicles built January 1, 1998 – November 30, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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).
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