Grand General Acc. & Mfg. | NHTSA Recall #05E074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E074000 by Grand General Acc. & Mfg.. Includes 300 affected units, FMVSS 108/STOP LAMP/LOW LIGHT OUTPUT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain grand general 4" spyder red led light only, p/n 83883, stop/turn/tail lamps sold as aftermarket equipment for vehicles greater than 80". the lights are date stamped on the day of production and can be identified by the date stamp "2004 apr 16" or "2004 apr 17". these lights have bad light output caused by a limiting resistor which gives an incorrect power current draw. these lights fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

Grand general will notify its customers and will exchange the product with a compliant lamp or offer credit upon return of the product. the recall began on december 1, 2005. customers may contact grand general at 800-325-0578.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E074000

Manufacturer: Grand General Acc. & Mfg.

Report Received Date: 2005-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 108/stop lamp/low light output

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain grand general 4" spyder red led light only, p/n 83883, stop/turn/tail lamps sold as aftermarket equipment for vehicles greater than 80". the lights are date stamped on the day of production and can be identified by the date stamp "2004 apr 16" or "2004 apr 17". these lights have bad light output caused by a limiting resistor which gives an incorrect power current draw. these lights fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence Summary: Low light output may not be seen in time by approaching motorists, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Grand general will notify its customers and will exchange the product with a compliant lamp or offer credit upon return of the product. the recall began on december 1, 2005. customers may contact grand general at 800-325-0578.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-v94c-nf4w~aumg

NHTSA ID: 05E074000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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