Benson Bullet
Model Bullet made by Benson got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2003
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
03V469000 | BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. | from 10/01/2002 to 08/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 15 | 11/19/2003 | MFR | BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 11/12/2003 | 11/26/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain steel dump trailers equipped with two-way tailgates which can open as both a conventional top swing and a side door barn door tailgate, when operated as conventional or top swing mode, the hinge/latch mechanism on the roadside rear post may fail to contain the tailgate latching/pivot pin. this could allow the tailgate to swing open. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The unexpected operation of the tailgate may result in damage to the trailer body and in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Benson will install a redesigned tailgate locking mechanism. 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. 031015.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |