NHTSA Recall # | 61884 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06E023000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | ANZO USA, INC. |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 5 SERIES |
Model Year | 1997 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 09/05/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/12/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 13/03/06 |
Report created | 14/03/06 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 292000 |
Defect summary | Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
Consequence summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688. |
Recall notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |