NHTSA recall 09E049000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
Reported Jul 28, 200912 vehicles affectedFASHTEK, INC.
The defect
Fashtek, 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
Fashtek will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant kits. the recall began on november 23, 2009. owners may contact fashtek at 1-240-715-6355.