Vertex Automotive | NHTSA Recall #09E030000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E030000 by Vertex Automotive. Includes 420 affected units, FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HID CONVERSION KITS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vertex automotive is recalling 420 hid conversion kit bulbs sold for use as aftermarket parts for motor vehicles. the bulbs in these kits fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Vertex will notify owners and will exchange the returned hid bulbs with compliant halogen bulbs. in addition, should the halogen bulbs be of lesser value than the returned, noncompliant hid bulbs, then a refund will be issued for the difference in the price between the individual bulbs. the recall is expected to begin during june 2009. owners may contact vertex at 1-305-442-2727.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E030000

Manufacturer: Vertex Automotive

Report Received Date: 2009-05-19T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 108/aftermarket hid conversion kits

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 420

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Vertex automotive is recalling 420 hid conversion kit bulbs sold for use as aftermarket parts for motor vehicles. the bulbs in these kits fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: These bulbs produce excessive glare to oncoming traffic which may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Vertex will notify owners and will exchange the returned hid bulbs with compliant halogen bulbs. in addition, should the halogen bulbs be of lesser value than the returned, noncompliant hid bulbs, then a refund will be issued for the difference in the price between the individual bulbs. the recall is expected to begin during june 2009. owners may contact vertex at 1-305-442-2727.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09E030000

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