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2004 Ford F-150 Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall


NHTSA Recall #	72840
NHTSA Compaign #	07E080000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	SONAR AUTO PARTS CO., LTD.
Supplier	FORD
Brand	FORD
Model	F-150
Model Year	2004
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of notification	14/12/07
Begin date of manufacuring	19/04/25
End date of manufacturing	19/04/25
Type of recall	E
Recall initiator	OVSC
Report received	25/09/07
Report created	25/09/07
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	108
Estimated number of affected units	700
Defect summary	Certain headlamp assemblies imported and sold as aftermarket equipment by sonar auto parts for use on 2004-2007 ford f150 pickup trucks. During production, the headlamps were internally misaligned and they fail the photometry requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence summary	The purpose of this standard is to reduce traffic crashes and deaths and injuries by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
Corrective action	Sonar will notify owners and offer a full reimbursement for any noncompliant headlamps. The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners can contact sonar at 866-558-4264.
Recall notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket sonar headlamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by ford motor company. 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.

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2004 Ford F-150 Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall

2004 Ford F-150 Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall

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