OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
03E042000
Exterior Lighting
Reported Sep 16, 2003 · CATZ USA, INC.
Summary
VARIOUS CATZ "HID KITS" LIGHTING SOURCES SHIPPED FROM MAY 24, 2002, TO AUGUST 27, 2003, THAT DO NOT CONFORM THE THE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
THESE LIGHTS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
Remedy
SINCE THERE IS NO POSSIBLE REPAIR OR REASONABLE EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, CATZ WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND INCLUDING THE SHIPPING COST.
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).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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