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APC Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled October 18, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E084000 · APC
Hazard
LACK OF VISIBILITY WHILE NIGHT DRIVING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
APC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DURING OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT APC AT 951-324-6040.
Units
15,493 units
Description
CERTAIN APC HB 5 ULTRA WHITE HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT BULBS FOR 9007 APPLICATIONS, P/N 509007UWS. THESE BULBS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
What to do
APC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DURING OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT APC AT 951-324-6040.
Product
APC HB 5
Manufacturer(s)
AMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →