Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, 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 Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||||
| 01946 | 01/01/2004 | 01946A | 10006497 | Hazard light flashes when turn signal applied. *mr | 05/04/2004 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||||
| 01188A | 01/01/2004 | 10007850 | Unable to locate emergency light relay and/or blunt cut wires. *tt | 07/13/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||||
| 070842013 | 09/01/2007 | 10023217 | Turn signal in camper style outside rearview mirror (rpo dpn) does not illuminate turn signal flash (replace upper mirror glass) *nj | 11/02/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| 2004 gmc 3500 pickup, park lights goes out on it's own. *bf the consumer discovered the parking lights were hooked to a battery saving device that automatically turned off the lights that were left on after a period of 10 minutes. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 4500 | 1 | 10/17/2003 |
| I own a 2004 gmc sierra pickup with 6,700 miles. i am experienceing a imtermintent problem with the turn signal/hazard lights. when i activate the left turn signal the hazard lights begin to flash. i have taken the truck to the dealership for repairs, after waiting two months for the problem to occur at a time i was near the dealer. they replaced the multi function switch and two days later the problem is still there. i continue to work with gmc directly and the dealership to seek resolution but am being told that unless they can see the problem happening they cannot do anything. i am very concerned that this is a definite safety issue. if i am attempting to make a left turn and the signals are not operating as they should i could end up in a collision with on coming or approaching from the rear traffic. i believe this should be addressed immediately and repaired. please help.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 4500 | 1 | 10/17/2003 |
| I own a 2004 gmc sierra pickup with 6,700 miles. i am experienceing a imtermintent problem with the turn signal/hazard lights. when i activate the left turn signal the hazard lights begin to flash. i have taken the truck to the dealership for repairs, after waiting two months for the problem to occur at a time i was near the dealer. they replaced the multi function switch and two days later the problem is still there. i continue to work with gmc directly and the dealership to seek resolution but am being told that unless they can see the problem happening they cannot do anything. i am very concerned that this is a definite safety issue. if i am attempting to make a left turn and the signals are not operating as they should i could end up in a collision with on coming or approaching from the rear traffic. i believe this should be addressed immediately and repaired. please help.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 1600 | 1 | 12/12/2003 |
| The dealership was unable to install a relay switch because of a wiring change from the 2000 models. the low and high beam came on separately. when it snowed and the high beam was on, snow build up on the low beam. when this occurred it created a layer of snow, and consumer was unable to change back to low beam. *ak the mechanics reported that there was and incompatibility's of the previously used relay. gmc would not correct the problem. *sc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 4500 | 1 | 10/17/2003 |
| I own a 2004 gmc sierra pickup with 6,700 miles. i am experienceing a imtermintent problem with the turn signal/hazard lights. when i activate the left turn signal the hazard lights begin to flash. i have taken the truck to the dealership for repairs, after waiting two months for the problem to occur at a time i was near the dealer. they replaced the multi function switch and two days later the problem is still there. i continue to work with gmc directly and the dealership to seek resolution but am being told that unless they can see the problem happening they cannot do anything. i am very concerned that this is a definite safety issue. if i am attempting to make a left turn and the signals are not operating as they should i could end up in a collision with on coming or approaching from the rear traffic. i believe this should be addressed immediately and repaired. please help.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 4500 | 1 | 10/17/2003 |
| I own a 2004 gmc sierra pickup with 6,700 miles. i am experienceing a imtermintent problem with the turn signal/hazard lights. when i activate the left turn signal the hazard lights begin to flash. i have taken the truck to the dealership for repairs, after waiting two months for the problem to occur at a time i was near the dealer. they replaced the multi function switch and two days later the problem is still there. i continue to work with gmc directly and the dealership to seek resolution but am being told that unless they can see the problem happening they cannot do anything. i am very concerned that this is a definite safety issue. if i am attempting to make a left turn and the signals are not operating as they should i could end up in a collision with on coming or approaching from the rear traffic. i believe this should be addressed immediately and repaired. please help.*ak | |||