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 | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
06E065000 | AJ MOTORSPORT | E (Equipment) | 3593 | 07/31/2006 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed 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 Summary | Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aj motorsport 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 | |||||||||||||||
06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors 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 | |||||||||||||||
09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Sabersport 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 Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Sabersport 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 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 . | |||||||||||||||
08V056000 | U.S. DRIVE RIGHT | V (Vehicle) | 107 | 03/12/2008 | OVSC | U.S. DRIVE RIGHT | 02/06/2008 | 02/06/2008 | 571 | 101 | ||||||
Defect Summary | U.s. drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-wheel drive jeep cherokee vehicles. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;' no. 208, 'occupant crash protection;' and no. 301, 'fuel system integrity.' | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | These vehicles do not meet the required standards. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | U.s. drive right will make all the required modifications. a representative will travel to the customer's location and make the modifications on site. the recall will be performed on a regional basis beginning march 2008. owners may contact u.s. drive right at 1-888-632-5936. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 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 |
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081998 | 05/08/1998 | 601677 | A harness repair kit hads been released to enable repairs to the headlamp and dash harness. *yc | 08/19/1998 | |
182298 | 06/12/1998 | 601582 | Information on the obd ii misfire montior. *yc | 08/12/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
1 | |||
Glove box light is inoperative. yh | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
06/29/2000 | 0 | ||
When consumer backs out there are no back up lights. also, automatic transmission gear shift is very loose. the loose gearshift is the cause of the problem. *ak *ml | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
11/01/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
Brake light malfunction. yh | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
05/02/2002 | 4 | ||
Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. *ak battery failed and was replaced. dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. the air bag light stays on. fog lamp switch failed. the front pinion seal was leaking. the buckle for rear middle seat belt broke. *yh | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
06/21/1998 | |||
When driving the vehicle in the rain headlights get dim. also, when consumer puts the heat on and when vehicle gets warm, headlights go dim. *ak | |||
03/01/1999 | 15 | ||
While driving on the road at night headlights dimmed, and consumer was affected by the low lighting on the road. *ak | |||
09/16/1998 | 6 | 08/28/1998 | |
Whenever the air conditioner is turned on, the head lamps would go dim. have taken to dealer & problem could not be found. it only happens when air conditioner is in use. taking vehicle to another dealer. *ak | |||
11/11/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
Headlights dim when air conditioning compressor cycles. | |||
09/29/1998 | 2 | 08/24/1998 | |
Headlight flicker constantly when defroster, a/c, heater are on causing poor visibility. | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
04/01/2002 | 2 | ||
When turning on headlights, consumer has to wiggle switch to get headlights to come on. sometimes it takes a few minutes before headlights come on, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak consumer states at times,the instrument panel cluster fails to activate upon starting the engine. *slc | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
01/12/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
Turn light signal does not cancel on right turns and turn light signal does not function on right turns |