NHTSA recall campaign
06E004000
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN UMNITZA REPLACEABLE LIGHTING CAPSULES BRANDED AS PROLUMEN HID KITS, P/NOS H1, H3, H4, 9006, AND 9007. THE REPLACEMENT KITS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THEY MAY CAUSE A HIGHER THAN ALLOWED AMOUNT OF GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
Risk
ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND A FULL REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UMNITZA AT 925-922-5777.
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Affected vehicles
0 entriesNHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.