Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Model 9007 Automotive Headlamp Bulbs, Product Codes 20551, 22388, 26022, 26141, And 47642, That Ge Manufactured Between February 4 And May 25, 2001. Some Of These Bulbs Have Plastic Bases With A Portion Of The Molded Plastic Aligned Incorrectly. The Condition Allows The Bulb To Be Installed Incorrectly In Which, When Operated, The High Beam Will Shine Downward. These Bulbs Do Not Meet The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
GE LIGHTING
Model Of Vehicle
9007
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E044000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
If The Headlamp Bulbs Are Incorrectly Aligned, They Cannot Perform Their Intended FunCTIon, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Ge Lighting Will Notify Its Customers And Provide Replacement Bulbs Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began September 20, 2001. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Ge Customer Service At 1-800-327-2080.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Start Of Manufacture
20010204
End Of Manufacture
20010525
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
90098
Date Owners Notified
20010920
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Date Report Received
20010911
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108