R/s Truck Body Rear Lamp Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00E063000
Manufacturer: R/S TRUCK BODY CO.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: October 25th, 2000

Defect Summary:
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."

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
R/S TRUCK BODY CO. WILL NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2000.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 R/S TRUCK BODY AT 1-800-826-7413.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).