T Specialized Vehicles Recalls Certain Trucks

September 3, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     HACKNEY / VAN BODY     2003-2008
Manufacturer: VT SPECIALIZED VEHICLES CORPORATION Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 27, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V340000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100
Summary: T SPECIALIZED VEHICLES IS RECALLING MY 2003-2008 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THE REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS AS REQUIRED WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION.
Consequence: THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE REDUCED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD THE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VT SPECIALIZED VEHICLES AT 252-946-6521.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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