Exterior lightingRecall 05V-244 · 2004–2005 Hackney Truck Body
HACKNEY AND SONS, INC. recall 05V-244 covers 329 2004–2005 Hackney Truck Body for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V244000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THE LICENSE PLATE WILL NOT BE PROPERLY ILLUMINATED.
The fix
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.
CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2004 to May 31, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.