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Prolumen Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled January 13, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E004000 · Prolumen
Hazard
ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND A FULL REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UMNITZA AT 925-922-5777.
Units
230 units
Description
CERTAIN UMNITZA REPLACEABLE LIGHTING CAPSULES BRANDED AS PROLUMEN HID KITS, P/NOS H1, H3, H4, 9006, AND 9007. THE REPLACEMENT KITS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THEY MAY CAUSE A HIGHER THAN ALLOWED AMOUNT OF GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
What to do
CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND A FULL REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UMNITZA AT 925-922-5777.
Product
Prolumen 9006 · Prolumen 9007 · Prolumen H1 · Prolumen H3 · Prolumen H4
Manufacturer(s)
UMNITZA
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →