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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 080200 | 02/11/2000 | 609992 | Subject regarding headlamp welt service. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 080599 | 03/05/1999 | 604707 | Subject regarding headlamp welt service. *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/18/2006 | 70000 | 2 | 03/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the consumer stated the brake pedal must be pressed down too far to stop the vehicle. the vehicle has been to the dealership and multiple independent repair shops, but there was no repair available. the manufacturer determined this is how the vehicle was made. also, the headlight gasket continuously falls out but no repair is available. *jb updated 03/28/06. *jb | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 0 | 0 | 06/10/2002 |
| The headlights on my 1999 chrysler concord have become foggy and discolored to the point that the lights appear dim in the evening. this appears to be somewhat hazardous as visibility in night driving is necessary. chrysler says that there is no warranty for the headlights. cost to replace them is probably in the neighborhood of $700. i have heard this is a common problem. i have had many problems with this vehicle and i realize i bought it used but i feel that these headlights were defective from the beginning. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 12/07/2007 | 83000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler concorde. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated, vibrated, and then shut off. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to a mechanic. the mechanic stated that the engine caused the failure. as of december 10, 2007, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 83,000. updated 3/11/08 *cn the consumer stated while driving the headlights blink within the first 5-10mins and the dealer will not fix the defect which the consumer was informed the computer was the problem. updated 03/11/08 *tr | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 30500 | 1 | 06/08/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the seals for the headlights cracked and the headlights are on the verge of detaching. the dealership determined the entire headlight assembly must be replaced. | |||
| 12/30/2001 | 1 | 12/15/1998 | |
| Dt: the headlights have a coating that gradually is getting worse. it's hard plastic headlight that the sun hits, causing it to turn yellow and to have a thick tint of film on it. this can be hazardous at night. *ak *jb | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 0 | 0 | 06/10/2002 |
| The headlights on my 1999 chrysler concord have become foggy and discolored to the point that the lights appear dim in the evening. this appears to be somewhat hazardous as visibility in night driving is necessary. chrysler says that there is no warranty for the headlights. cost to replace them is probably in the neighborhood of $700. i have heard this is a common problem. i have had many problems with this vehicle and i realize i bought it used but i feel that these headlights were defective from the beginning. | |||
| 12/30/2003 | 27000 | 2 | 07/10/1999 |
| Subj auto 1999 chrysler concorde plastic headlight lens on both sides have degraded are becoming opaque, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the lights at night. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 12/30/2001 | 1 | 12/15/1998 | |
| Dt: the headlights have a coating that gradually is getting worse. it's hard plastic headlight that the sun hits, causing it to turn yellow and to have a thick tint of film on it. this can be hazardous at night. *ak *jb | |||
| 10/04/2000 | 42580 | 2 | 10/12/1999 |
| Problems with speed sensors on chrysler concorde.*mr the consumer was very concerned about the speed sensor problem, and feels that it should be addressed. two incidents occurred with in a year of purchasing the vehicle. please respond promptly in resolving matters. *cb the window motor failed and the headlight devices fell off. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 08/09/2006 | 77000 | 1 | 06/05/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the driver's seat was fractured. a nhtsa recall, # 03v035000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, seats: front assembly: recliner on 9-23-03 however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. 08/29/06 the right rear stop lamp blub had to be replaced and both front wiper blades were replaced. *tt | |||