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NHTSA Recall 97V198000

Filed by Ox Bodies, Inc.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 1997-11-04. An estimated 5,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 8' TO 22' DUMP AND FLAT BED BODIES. THE COMBINATION CLEARANCE LAMP/SIDE MARKERS ON THE SIDE OF THE BODIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Risk

THESE LAMPS MAY NOT BE VISIBLE AT CERTAIN POSITIONS TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON DRIVING BEHIND THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE TROUBLE DETERMINING ITS OVERALL WIDTH.

What the manufacturer will do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FREE, NEW REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS FOR INSTALLATION ON THE REAR OF THE DUMP/FLAT BED BODIES.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 1997.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE NEW REPLACEMENT CLEARANCE LAMPS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OX BODIES AT 1-205-932-5720.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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