OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85E006000
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights
Reported Jan 29, 1985 · MOTORCAR PARTS AND ACCESS
Summary
FLASHERS FAIL TO OPERATE IN THE FLASHING MODE, FAILURE TO MEET THE DURABILITY AND FAILURE TO MEET THE FLASH RATE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DISCOVERED DEFECTS ARE IN PERFORMANCE OR DURABILITY RESULTING IN EITHER A FAILURE TO OPERATE OR A MALFUNCTION AFTER CONTINUED USAGE, EITHER OF WHICH COULD RESULT IN NO HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR REFLECTS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WHICH WOULD GIVE WARNING OF MALFUNCTION TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
FULL REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE FOR ALL RETURNED FLASHERS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET ITEMS FOR 1971 TO 1979 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLES, SEDANS, BUSES AND WAGONS. SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/SIGNAL FLASHERS.
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