Defect Description For Recall
Vertex Automotive Is Recalling 420 HID Conversion Kit Bulbs Sold For Use As Aftermarket Parts For Motor Vehicles. The Bulbs In These Kits Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
VERTEX
Model Of Vehicle
9006
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09E030000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
These Bulbs Produce Excessive Glare To Oncoming Traffic Which May Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Vertex Will Notify Owners And Will Exchange The Returned HID Bulbs With Compliant Halogen Bulbs. In Addition, Should The Halogen Bulbs Be Of Lesser Value Than The Returned, Noncompliant HID Bulbs, Then A Refund Will Be Issued For The Difference In The Price Between The Individual Bulbs. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During June 2009. Owners May Contact Vertex At 1-305-442-2727.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vertex Automotive
Start Of Manufacture
20050101
End Of Manufacture
20090430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
420
Date Owners Notified
20090917
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Vertex Automotive
Date Report Received
20090519
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108