NHTSA recall 06E080000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
Reported Sep 18, 2006108 vehicles affectedLUCENT STYLES, INC.
The defect
Certain lucent styles hid conversion kits, model nos. H1, H3, H4, H7, 9004, 9005, and 9006, 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
Lucent styles will notify its owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant hid kits. the recall IS expected to begin during september 2006. owners may contact lucent styles at 201-941-9229.