NHTSA recall 06E034000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
Reported Apr 28, 2006310 vehicles affectedAUTO DIRECT SAVE
The defect
Certain aftermarket hid conversion kits and bulbs sold by auto direct save for use on passenger vehicles. the hid conversion kits and bulbs fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Oncoming traffic may experience a higher than normal amount of glare which could affect the driver's vision, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The remedy
Auto direct save will notify its owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant hid conversion kits. the recall began on june 9, 2006. owners may contact auto direct save at 1-503-591-5452.