Recall 04E014000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 04E014000 · announced February 27, 2004 · Pro-series · 133 units affected

The problem

HID HEADLIGHT CONVERSION KITS. 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

STREET GLOW WILL RECALL THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS AND OFFER REFUNDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 9, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT STREET GLOW AT 973-709-9000 EXT. 152.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.