NHTSA recall 09E033000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
Reported May 26, 2009170 vehicles affectedGNU INDUSTRIES, INC.
The defect
Gnu industries, inc. IS recalling certain hid headlight kits sold for use as aftermarket parts for motor vehicles. these kits fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
These kits produce excessive glare to oncoming traffic which may result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Gnu will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant kits. the recall began on june 29, 2009. owners may contact gnu at 1-954-725-9588.