NHTSA Recall # | 71702 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07E087000 |
MFG Compaign # | |
Manufacturer | GENERA CORPORATION |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | ALTIMA |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 25/10/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/09/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | OVSC |
Report received | 25/10/07 |
Report created | 25/10/07 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 4654 |
Defect summary | Certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 nissan altima passenger vehicles. The photometric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. |
Consequence summary | Misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688. |
Recall notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket tyc headlamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on nissan altima 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. |