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HID Conversion KIT Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled April 28, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E034000 · HID Conversion KIT
Hazard
ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
AUTO DIRECT SAVE WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE NONCOMPLIANT HID CONVERSION KITS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTO DIRECT SAVE AT 1-503-591-5452.
Units
310 units
Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET HID CONVERSION KITS AND BULBS SOLD BY AUTO DIRECT SAVE FOR USE ON PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HID CONVERSION KITS AND BULBS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
What to do
AUTO DIRECT SAVE WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE NONCOMPLIANT HID CONVERSION KITS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTO DIRECT SAVE AT 1-503-591-5452.
Product
HID Conversion KIT 6000K · HID Conversion KIT 8000K
Manufacturer(s)
AUTO DIRECT SAVE
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →