May/fmvss 108/coal dump body
Defect Summary
Equipment description: may coal dump bodies manufactured between may 1, 1998 and july 15, 2000. these bodies do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for one or more of the following reasons: a) coal bodies equipped with non-reflective lamp lenses, body rear and body side reflective devices may not have been installed; b) the stop/turn/tail lamps are mounted on the end of the truck chassis (according to the standard, the face of those lamps should be no more than 12 inches from the extreme rear of the vehicle); c) the three lamp identification lamp cluster is mounted on the end of the truck chassis (according to the standard, the face of those lamps should be no more than 12 inches from the extreme rear of the vehicle;) d) on certain coal bodies equipped with permanent "board(s) over gate," the identification lamp cluster is mounted on the end of the truck chassis (according to the standard, the face of those lamps should be no more than 12 inches from the extreme rear of the vehicle); and e) rear clearance lamps, mounted with their center lines within 6 inches of the extreme outer side of the body, were not installed on coal bodies equipped with stop/turn/tail lamps mounted at the rear of the truck chassis.
Safety Consequence
Any of these conditions can make the vehicle less conspicuous which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Benson will notifiy its customers to take their vehicle to a participating dealer to have the remedy preformed free of charge.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Benson International, Inc. or involving Exterior Lighting.
FAQ: Recall 00E074000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00E074000?
NHTSA recall 00E074000 was issued by Benson International, Inc. on November 13, 2000. It addresses: May/fmvss 108/coal dump body. The recall affects approximately 115 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Benson International, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E074000 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.