NHTSA recall 10E009000 · Equipment
Exterior lighting
Reported Apr 5, 201010,000 vehicles affectedXENON-VISION
The defect
Xenon-vision has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain hid conversion kits sold for use as aftermarket parts for motor vehicles. the incandesent filament design fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
When halogen headlamps are converted to hid light sources, the lamps will emit excessive glare to oncoming traffic increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Xenon-vision will notify owners of record and offer a full refund for the noncompliant kits. the safety recall began on may 10, 2010. owners may contact xenon-vision at 1-626-698-6753.