Recall 03E050000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 03E050000 · announced October 14, 2003 · K2 · 7,358 units affected

The problem

K2 HID CONVERSION KITS OF 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, H7, H4, H3 & H1 IN 8000K AND 6000K. THESE LIGHTING SOURCES DO NOT CONFORM THE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

The risk

THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

What to do

KMI WILL REPURCHASE THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KMI AT 1-516-420-5629.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.