Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E060000AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC E (Equipment)8774508/01/2006OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/29/200606/29/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryLack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Corrective SummaryAai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
09E012000SABERSPORT E (Equipment)1627005/11/2009OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/07/200904/07/2009571108
Defect SummarySabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummarySabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E025000DOPE, INC. E (Equipment)4254007/28/2009OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/11/200905/11/2009571108
Defect SummaryDope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence SummaryDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
08E050000K2 MOTOR CORPORATION E (Equipment)192112/17/2008OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/11/200808/14/2008571108
Defect SummaryK2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryK2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
11/04/19991
 High mounted stop light was out due to bad connection. *mjs
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS - SWITCH
03/30/2000104/01/1999
 Fog lights have quit working. replaced fog lights and relay but now that i have noticed the hot switch and have learned that other owners have experienced the same problem i feel that this is a safety hazzard/issue that needs to be addressed. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
11/19/2002
 Consumer stated that while driving, adjusting the position of the steering wheel one notch down and the headlights failed. consumer then adjusting wheel one notch up and the headlights came back on. vehicle is currently being serviced by dealer. ts
07/03/200201/01/2099
 When switched from hi beam to low complete loss of headlights. *ak
 While driving using headlights go out, and driver is unable to have complete view. *ak
 While traveling at night with high beams dimmerd high light for another vehicle to pass. however, headlight system failed without any indication, causing poor visibility, and resulting in loss control of vehicle. please provide further information.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
03/12/1999403/12/1999
 Headlight switch failed 4 times without warning. consumer was not able to use the headlights while driving at night.*ak
08/01/1999
 The headlight switch gets very hot. you can smell that something is overheating and when the area between the headlight switch and the instrument panel illumination adjustment wheel is touched it is extremely hot, to the point that you can not hold your finger there very long. *ak
12/05/1998
 Headlight switch/ dashboard gets extremely hot when headlights are on. dealer/manufacturer contacted and are aware of the problem. relacement has been made and problem still exists. provide further information. *ak