NHTSA recall 03E067000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
Reported Dec 16, 20031,928 vehicles affectedLIGHTING RESEARCH
The defect
Hid headlight conversion kits sold in the USA from november 26, 2001, to december 12, 2003. These lighting sources do not conform the electrical specifications that are required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
These lights produce excessive glare to oncoming traffic.
The remedy
Lighting research will repurchase the noncompliant kits. owner notification began january 21, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lighting research at 1-800-711-0979.