2003–2004 Benson Bullet & 2003–2004 Benson Cannon recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain steel dump trailers equipped with two-way tailgates which CAN open as both a conventional top swing and a side door "barn door" tailgate, when operated as conventional or top swing mode, the hinge/LATCH mechanism on the roadside rear post may fail to contain the tailgate latching/pivot pin. This could allow the tailgate to swing open.
💥 The risk
The unexpected operation of the tailgate may result in damage to the trailer body and in personal injury.
🔧 The fix
Benson will install a redesigned tailgate locking mechanism. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact benson at 1-877-489-9020.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V469000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 031015
- Manufacturer
- BENSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-489-9020
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 19, 2003
- Built
- Oct 1, 2002 – Aug 31, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Benson recall no. 031015.customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).