NHTSA recall campaign
97V198000
ManufacturerOX BODIES, INC.Reported1997-11-04Affected5,000 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FREE, NEW REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS FOR INSTALLATION ON THE REAR OF THE DUMP/FLAT BED BODIES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →