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Popular Headlight Replacement Recalled
Date: 3/30/2006
Reason: Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108
Distribution: Nationwide.
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Popular headlight replacement manufactured by Anzo recalled for failing to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
Acura / Integra 1990-1993
Acura / Rsx 2002-2005
Anzo / Headlamp 9999
Bmw / 3 Series 1992-1998
Bmw / 5 Series 1992-1998
Chevrolet / Blazer 1995-1997
Chevrolet / Denali 2002-2003
Chevrolet / Silverado 2003-2006
Dodge / Caravan 1996-2000
Dodge / Ram 2004 2006
Ford / Expedition 2003-2006
Ford / F-150 1997-2001 2004-2006
Ford / Mustang 1994-1998
Honda / Accord 1990-2006
Honda / Civic 1992-2006
Infiniti / I30 2002
Jeep / Grand Cherokee 1999-2004
Mitsubishi / Eclipse 1995-1999
Mitsubishi / Lancer 2003-2006
Nissan / Altima 2002-2004
Nissan / Frontier 2001-2004
Nissan / Sentra 2000-2002
Toyota / Corolla 2003-2006
Toyota / Matrix 2003-2006
Toyota / Scion Xb 2004-2006
Manufacturer : Anzo, USA, INC.
Component: Exterior Lighting: Headlights.
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 97,000
Summary:
Certain Anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2006. Owners may contact Anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by Anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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