General Electric Company | NHTSA Recall #01E044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E044000 by General Electric Company. Includes 90,098 affected units, GE/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP BULBS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: model 9007 automotive headlamp bulbs, product codes 20551, 22388, 26022, 26141, and 47642, that ge manufactured between february 4 and may 25, 2001. some of these bulbs have plastic bases with a portion of the molded plastic aligned incorrectly. the condition allows the bulb to be installed incorrectly in which, when operated, the high beam will shine downward. these bulbs do not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Ge lighting will notify its customers and provide replacement bulbs free of charge. owner notification began september 20, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ge customer service at 1-800-327-2080.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E044000

Manufacturer: General Electric Company

Report Received Date: 2001-09-11T00:00:00

Subject: Ge/fmvss 108/headlamp bulbs

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 90,098

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: model 9007 automotive headlamp bulbs, product codes 20551, 22388, 26022, 26141, and 47642, that ge manufactured between february 4 and may 25, 2001. some of these bulbs have plastic bases with a portion of the molded plastic aligned incorrectly. the condition allows the bulb to be installed incorrectly in which, when operated, the high beam will shine downward. these bulbs do not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: If the headlamp bulbs are incorrectly aligned, they cannot perform their intended function, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Ge lighting will notify its customers and provide replacement bulbs free of charge. owner notification began september 20, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ge customer service at 1-800-327-2080.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01E044000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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