Recall 04E050000: Exterior Lighting

NHTSA recall 04E050000 · announced August 2, 2004 · Blue Xion · 360 units affected

The problem

NEW CLOR HID KITS FOR USE ON PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LAMPS IN THESE KITS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE ELECTRICAL AND DEMENTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

The risk

LAMPS MAY PRODUCE EXCESS GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

What to do

NEW CLOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WIL REPURCHASE OR OFFER A REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT HID KITS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW CLOR AT 818-363-5392.

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.