Campaign Number
09E025000
Make of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model of Vehicle
202
Year
1997
Make Campaign Number
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Defect Description
Dope, Inc. Is Recalling 42,540 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.
Effect of Defect
Decreased Lighting Visibility May Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dope, Inc. Will Notify Owners And Offer A Full Refund For The Noncompliant Combination Lamps. The Safety Recall Began On July 28, 2009. Owners May Contact Dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Manufacturer
Dope, Inc.
Start of Manufacture
End of Manufacture
Type of Recall
E
Number Affected
42540
Date Owners Notified
20090728
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Date Report Received
20090511
Part Number
571
Federal MV Safety Standard
108