Defect summary
VT 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 09V340000. Text as published by NHTSA.