NHTSA Recall # | 72987 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07E074000 |
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Manufacturer | EAGLE EYES TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | ALTIMA |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 11/12/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/02/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/02/25 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 14/09/07 |
Report created | 18/09/07 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 11300 |
Defect summary | Certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. Ds517-b001l and ds517-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. The opticel surface of the reflector is corroded inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric 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 | Eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on december 11, 2007. Owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098. |
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. |