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GE Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled September 10, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98E027000 · GE
Hazard
A FOLLOWING VEHICLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE BUS STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
THESE BULBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BULBS.
Units
78,000 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TAIL LIGHTS USED ON BUSES. THE BULB HAS REVERSED FILAMENT CONTACTS, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO DIM RATHER THAN BRIGHTEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
What to do
THESE BULBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BULBS.
Product
GE 1662
Manufacturer(s)
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →