Recalls › 84E023000

NHTSA recall 84E023000 · Equipment

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Reported Oct 1, 198416,278 vehicles affectedN.A.PHILIPS LTG.CORP.Built Aug 1, 1983 – Oct 1, 1983

The defect

When aimed with a mechanical aiming device, the headlamps do not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. The light beam IS low and slightly to the left, which reduces the distance illuminated.

The remedy

Headlights will be replaced with a rectangular halogen automotive headlamp at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles using sealed beam halogen headlamps.system: lighting and communication; headlamps.consequences of defect: during night driving, inadequate lighting couldcontribute to an accident, especially when headlights are operated on low beam.