OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E026000
Exterior Lighting:headlights
Reported Sep 6, 1996 · IL LI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
Summary
THE PIN AREA OF THE REPLACEMENT BULB IS NOT WATER TIGHT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
IF WATER WERE TO ENTER THE HEADLAMP ENCLOSURE THROUGH THE REPLACEMENT BULB, THE REFLECTIVE COATING WOULD DEGRADE OVER TIME. EFFICIENCY OF THE REFLECTIVE COATING WOULD BE REDUCED.
Remedy
PHILLIPS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:DISTRIBUTORS OF THIS BULB HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. NOTE:OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLACE THIS HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT PHILLIPS LIGHTING AT 1-908-563-3000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.NOTE:OWNERS
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