Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E063000 Reported October 18, 2000

R/s truck body/rear lamp location

R/s Truck Body Co. · Exterior Lighting · 95 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00E063000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
95
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 18, 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."

Safety Consequence

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 Action

R/s truck body co. Will notify their customers to have their vehicle inspected and repaired free of charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized R/s Truck Body Co. dealer and reference recall ID 00E063000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00E063000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E063000?

NHTSA recall 00E063000 was issued by R/s Truck Body Co. on October 18, 2000. It addresses: R/s truck body/rear lamp location. The recall affects approximately 95 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized R/s Truck Body Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E063000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.