NHTSA recall 06E066000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
Reported Jul 27, 2006100 vehicles affectedAUTO PAW TRADING, INC.
The defect
Certain auto paw trading hid conversion kits, capcen model nos. H1, H3, H4, H7, 9004, 9005, 9006, and 9007, 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
Auto paw will notify its owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant hid kits. the recall IS expected to begin during august 2006. owners may contact auto paw at 866-426-1004.