OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
04E076000
Exterior Lighting
Reported Oct 5, 2004 · UNIFIED MARINE, INC.
Summary
AFTERMARKET LIGHT KITS MODELS 50080270, 50080272, AND 50080274 AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004. THESE LIGHT DO NOT MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence
DRIVERS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED DETECTION DISTANCES, WHICH COULD CONCEIVABLE LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
UNIFIED MARINE'S PETITION FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE RECALL WAS DENIED ON MARCH 8, 2005. UNIFIED MARINE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LIGHT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UNIFIED MARINE TOLL FREE AT 800-282-8725.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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