Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V244000 Reported June 2, 2005

License plate lamp/fmvss 108

Q: What is recall 05V244000?

NHTSA recall 05V244000 was issued by Hackney And Sons, Inc. on June 2, 2005. It addresses: License plate lamp/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 329 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.

Hackney And Sons, Inc. · N/A · 329 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V244000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Hackney And Sons, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

329

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 2, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain truck bodies and trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the light projection from the license plate lamp does not meet the standard requirements.

Safety Consequence

The license plate will not be properly illuminated.

Corrective Action

Owners will be asked to see if the side of the license plate lamp facing the rear is unpainted. if the side is unpainted, hackney will furnish a replacement license plate lamp and will reimburse the owner a fixed amount for installation labor. the recall began on june 27, 2005. owners may contact hackney at 1-252-946-6521.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hackney And Sons, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V244000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 05V244000

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

What is recall 05V244000?

NHTSA recall 05V244000 was issued by Hackney And Sons, Inc. on June 2, 2005. It addresses: License plate lamp/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 329 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hackney And Sons, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V244000 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.