Unarco | NHTSA Recall #80E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80E005000 by Unarco. Includes 63,324 affected units, LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:TAIL LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Some of the combination rear lamp bulb sockets do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The resins used in the manufacture of the #900 series backplates may contain contaminants which could lead to a breakdown of the heat-resistant features. Distortion and warpage may have occurred in the defective bulb sockets, resulting in degraded light intensity.

Corrective Action

Manufacturer will furnish a replacement socket kit which can be quickly installed using a screw driver.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80E005000
Manufacturer: Unarco
Report Received Date: 1980-02-21T00:00:00
Subject: Lighting:lamp or socket:tail lights
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 63,324

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Some of the combination rear lamp bulb sockets do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The resins used in the manufacture of the #900 series backplates may contain contaminants which could lead to a breakdown of the heat-resistant features. Distortion and warpage may have occurred in the defective bulb sockets, resulting in degraded light intensity.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Manufacturer will furnish a replacement socket kit which can be quickly installed using a screw driver.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-5tsw_rcbz-wrv6
NHTSA ID: 80E005000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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