2003–2008 Hackney Van Body Recall: Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09V340000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Aug 28, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE REDUCED.
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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.
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> .
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V340000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.