Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V485000 Reported November 25, 2003

Benson/fmvss 108/rear clearance lamps

Q: What is recall 03V485000?

NHTSA recall 03V485000 was issued by Benson International, Inc. on November 25, 2003. It addresses: Benson/fmvss 108/rear clearance lamps. The recall affects approximately 225 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Benson International, Inc. · N/A · 225 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V485000

Manufacturer Campaign

2003CDTRCL

Manufacturer

Benson International, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

225

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 25, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain coal dump trailers fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles may not be equipped with high mounted rear clearance lamps.

Safety Consequence

The absence of high mounted rear clearance lamps during darkness may cause the average motorist not to react to the presence of approaching the rear of a heavy vehicle which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Benson will install a high mounted rear clearance lamp. owner notification is expected to begin february 2004. 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Benson International, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V485000 or campaign 2003CDTRCL.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V485000

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

What is recall 03V485000?

NHTSA recall 03V485000 was issued by Benson International, Inc. on November 25, 2003. It addresses: Benson/fmvss 108/rear clearance lamps. The recall affects approximately 225 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Benson International, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V485000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2003CDTRCL. 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.