NHTSA Campaign 04E076000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by UNIFIED MARINE, INC. · Reported Oct 5, 2004 · 52,665 vehicles affected
What's wrong
AFTERMARKET LIGHT KITS MODELS 50080270, 50080272, AND 50080274 AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004. THESE LIGHT DO NOT MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence
DRIVERS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED DETECTION DISTANCES, WHICH COULD CONCEIVABLE LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
UNIFIED MARINE'S PETITION FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE RECALL WAS DENIED ON MARCH 8, 2005. UNIFIED MARINE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LIGHT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT UNIFIED MARINE TOLL FREE AT 800-282-8725.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROAD WARRIOR BY SEASENSE | 50080270 | 52,665 | |
| ROAD WARRIOR BY SEASENSE | 50080272 | 52,665 | |
| ROAD WARRIOR BY SEASENSE | 50080274 | 52,665 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04E076000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.