Genera, TYC Exterior Lighting recall

Recalled September 2, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14E058000 · Genera

Hazard

The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Genera will notify distributors and distributors will attempt to identify owners that purchased the affected headlamp assemblies. Owners will be reimbursed upon return of the defective assembly. Genera notified its distributors on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Genera customer service at 1-888-963-9888.

Units

190 units

Description

Genera Corporation (Genera) is recalling certain model TYC and Genera aftermarket replacement driver-side (part number 20-9328-00) and passenger-side (part number 20-9327-00) headlamp assemblies manufactured May 7, 2013, to August 31, 2014 for use on 2013-2014 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Product

Genera HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer(s)

Genera Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →