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Westinghouse Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled January 15, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85E002000 · Westinghouse
Remedy
THE NONCONFORMANCE WILL BE CORRECTED BY REPLACEMENT OF HEADLAMPS.
Units
522,573 units
Description
THE HEADLAMPS DO NOT COMPLY WITH PHOTOMETRIC AND BEAM PATTERN LOCATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HEADLAMPS WERE MADE IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IF AIMED ON THE VEHICLE WITH A MECHANICAL AIMING DEVICE, THE BEAM WOULD BE LOW AND SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT, THEREBY REDUCING SEEING DISTANCE WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE OPERATING ON LOW BEAM.
What to do
THE NONCONFORMANCE WILL BE CORRECTED BY REPLACEMENT OF HEADLAMPS.
Product
Westinghouse WESTINGHOUSE
Manufacturer(s)
N.A.PHILIPS LTG.CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →