Exterior lightingRecall 97V-198 · Ox Bodies vehicles
OX BODIES, INC. recall 97V-198 covers 5,000 Ox Bodies vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 8' TO 22' DUMP AND FLAT BED BODIES. THE COMBINATION CLEARANCE LAMP/SIDE MARKERS ON THE SIDE OF THE BODIES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
The risk
THESE LAMPS MAY NOT BE VISIBLE AT CERTAIN POSITIONS TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON DRIVING BEHIND THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE TROUBLE DETERMINING ITS OVERALL WIDTH.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FREE, NEW REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS FOR INSTALLATION ON THE REAR OF THE DUMP/FLAT BED BODIES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 1997.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE NEW REPLACEMENT CLEARANCE LAMPS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OX BODIES AT 1-205-932-5720.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.