OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
09E049000
Exterior Lighting
Reported Jul 28, 2009 · FASHTEK, INC.
Summary
FASHTEK, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN HID HEADLIGHT KITS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. THESE KITS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FASHTEK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FASHTEK AT 1-240-715-6355.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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