NHTSA recall 08E021000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Hyundai Azera and 1 more
Reported Mar 7, 20084,085 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor CompanyMaker’s number 080
The defect
Hyundai-kia IS recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 sonata and azera vehicles. these headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Improper aiming of the headlamp may result in poor visibility possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Hyundai-kia dealers have been notified and instructed to return their supply to hyundai motor america. none of the headlamps were sold as retail. as a result, an owner notification letter will not be issued.