American Products Company | NHTSA Recall #03E014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E014000 by American Products Company. Includes 539,000 affected units, APC/REPLACEMENT LAMP LENSES & HEADLAMP BULBS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Apc replacement lamp lenses and replacement headlamp bulbs. the lenses and bulbs do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the units do not contain the comprehensive set of lamps and reflective devices.

Corrective Action

Owner notification began may 7, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact apc at 909-324-6029.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E014000
Report Received Date: 2003-02-28T00:00:00
Subject: Apc/replacement lamp lenses & headlamp bulbs
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 539,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Apc replacement lamp lenses and replacement headlamp bulbs. the lenses and bulbs do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the units do not contain the comprehensive set of lamps and reflective devices.
Consequence Summary: Without the reflective devices required under fmvss no. 108 in the taillamp assembly, the motorist may not be clearly visible to other motorists, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Owner notification began may 7, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact apc at 909-324-6029.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kti8_eiat~rgt9
NHTSA ID: 03E014000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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