NHTSA recall 06E055000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
Reported Jun 21, 200623 vehicles affectedAUTOXTYLE
The defect
Certain autoxtyle hid conversion kits , model nos. Kas H4, 9007, 9006, and H3, sold as aftermarket for use on passenger vehicles. the bulbs in these conversion kits 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 driver's vision, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The remedy
Autoxtyle will notify its owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant hid kits. the recall began on june 10, 2006. owners may contact autoxtyle at 813-842-8278.