Recall 06E044000: BMW 3 Series, Honda Accord, Honda Civic and 1 more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary
The problem. Certain j & a auto accessories combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix. J & a auto accessories will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps. The recall began on july 10, 2006. Owners may contact j & a auto accessories at 310-327-4981.
This recall only pertains to j & a auto accessories aftermarket headlamp assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06E044000
- Manufacturer
- J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES
- Report received
- May 22, 2006
- Owners notified
- July 10, 2006
- Units affected
- 1,215
- Initiated by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.