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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E064000 | TRADESONIC | E (Equipment) | 4029 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | 571 | 108 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain tradesonic 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 | Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to tradesonic 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 0749 | 10021459 | High intensity discharge (hid) headlamps. *kb | 04/27/2007 | ||
| 0652 | 01/01/2006 | 06121 | 10020133 | High intensity discharge (hid) - service fix. *tt | 07/26/2006 |
| 41711 | 01/01/2006 | 0652 | 10013117 | High intensity discharge (hid) headlamps left headlamp intermittent operation flicker. *eh | 04/08/2005 |
| 17723 | 04/01/2004 | 10008226 | High intensity discharge (hid) headlamps inoperative in autolamp mode. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 17514 | 01/01/2004 | 10007346 | Hid headlamps inoperative in autolamp mode. *tt | 06/14/2004 | |
| 03193 | 09/29/2003 | 10004033 | Excessive moisture in the headlamp assembly. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 03/09/2008 | 112000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln navigator. the contact was driving 35 mph when he discovered that the headlights were abnormally bright. the contact was unable to adjust the lamps and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to provide any assistance. the manufacturer was contacted who also offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 112,000. | |||
| 03/09/2008 | 112000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 lincoln navigator. the contact stated while driving 35 mph at night both exterior headlights are extremely bright. the lamps are not adjustable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who offered no assistance. the manufacturer was call and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 112,000....mw | |||