NHTSA Recall # | 88682 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07E054000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | ALTIMA |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 16/07/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/02/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/02/25 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 25/07/07 |
Report created | 25/07/07 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 9145 |
Defect summary | Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 315-1145l-as and 315-1145r-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. During production the lamp reflector shape deformed changing the shape of the optic surface. This will change the opposite position of low beam and high beam opticsand change the angle of incidence and illumated location which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. |
Consequence summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on july 16, 2007. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288. |
Recall notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by nissan. 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. |