Recall 07E012000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 07E012000 · announced February 12, 2007 · J & A Auto · 67 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN J &A AFTERMARKET HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMP SYSTEMS SOLD FOR USE ON PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE KITS DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

The risk

ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

What to do

J & A AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A REFUND FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT LAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT J & A AUTO TOLL-FREE AT 888-327-4981.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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