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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 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 Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 030842007 | 08/01/2003 | 10012568 | Tail lamp/brake lamp bulb inoperative. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 010603005 | 05/01/2001 | 619718 | Some customers may comment that the interior and / or exterior lamps vary in intensity (flicker). *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3136 | 01/01/2004 | 10010026 | Daytime running lamps (drl) disable official government vehicles only. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/27/2009 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Fog lamp assemblies mounted in lower front bumper are defective. i feel they are poorly constructed as well. the solid glass lens separates from the housing. driver side fell off my van going down my street. upon inspection, passenger side fell apart in my hands. if this glass housing were to fall off vehicle at a higher rate of speed, it could possibly injure someone. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2003 | |||
| Dim or flickering headlights - i saw that you are investigating dim or flickering headlights on oldsmobile intrigue sedans 1999-2001. i have a 2000 oldsmobile silhouette that is having the same problems. it is most notibly apparent when you are idle in drive at a stop light. as you reach higher rpms the problem is less apparent. if you travel for a couple of hours the problem seems to get worse and shows up more regardless of rpm. | |||
| While driving vehicle switches exterior lights, all lights in or out side of vehicle will begin to flicker, resulting in consumer being unable to drive.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| Water was leaking inside/ interior around upper mounted stop lamp. vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 12/13/2003 | 59752 | 1 | 02/29/2000 |
| I was driving my 2 children (ages 3 and 5) and my brother in my 2000 oldsmobile silhouette. i was traveling at 40 mph. with absolutely no warning, my van lost all power. i tried several times to put on my hazard warning flashers but they would not work. i put my van in park and turned off the ignition. we tried to exit through the front doors and through the passenger side rear door but all three doors were locked and would not open even after pressing the unlock power door locks several times. i attempted to open the rear hatch but was unable to do so. i managed to crawl over my 3 year old who was in a full size car seat next to the driver side rear door. after feeling around in the dark, i finally found a door handle that would open. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 06/15/2002 | 28500 | 1 | 11/22/1999 |
| Headlights unsafe for nighttime driving. excessive moisture buildup in the headlight since the vehicle was new has led to excessive clouding of the headlight lens. also, the plastic lens has begun to disintegrate and feels rough to the touch (i.e. no longer smooth when touching the exterior surface of the lens). nighttime lighting capability has been reduced by about 60% due to faulty headlight lens. vehicle unsafe for nighttime driving. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 10000 | 1 | 01/15/2000 |
| Moisture was getting inside the headlight lens and caused discoloration and poor visibility when driving at night. dealer was not notified. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 06/15/2002 | 28500 | 1 | 11/22/1999 |
| Headlights unsafe for nighttime driving. excessive moisture buildup in the headlight since the vehicle was new has led to excessive clouding of the headlight lens. also, the plastic lens has begun to disintegrate and feels rough to the touch (i.e. no longer smooth when touching the exterior surface of the lens). nighttime lighting capability has been reduced by about 60% due to faulty headlight lens. vehicle unsafe for nighttime driving. *jb | |||