Ford Bronco, Escort, Expedition and others: Exterior lighting

Date

March 23, 2006

Filed by

Pro-A Motors, Inc.

Vehicles

Acura Integra (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001); Acura Legend (1995); BMW 3 Series (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998); BMW 5 Series (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995); BMW E46 (1999, 2000, 2001); BMW Z3 (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Cadillac Escalade (1999, 2000); Chevrolet Astro (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); Chevrolet Blazer (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993); Chevrolet Camaro (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002); Chevrolet Caprice (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996); Chevrolet Cavalier (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002); Chevrolet Impala (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996); Chevrolet S10 (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993); Chevrolet Silverado (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002); Chevrolet Suburban (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Chevrolet Tahoe (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Dodge D50 (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993); Dodge Dakota (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Dodge Neon (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); Dodge Pickup (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001); Ford Bronco (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996); Ford Escort (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996); Ford Expedition (2003, 2004, 2005); Ford Explorer (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); Ford Explorer Sport (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); Ford Explorer Sport Trac (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); Ford F-150 (1994, 1995, 1996); Ford F-250 SD (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004); Ford Focus (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); and 47 more makes and models in the full notice

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); Ford Motor Company; General Motors, LLC; Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); Isuzu Motors Limited; Mazda Motor Corp.; Mazda North American Operations; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; Nissan North America, Inc.; PRO-A MOTORS, INC.; Toyota Motor Corporation; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Description of the defect

Certain Pro-a Motors corner lamps, turn signals, And headlights sold as Replacement lamps for use on certain passenger Vehicles listed above. Some Combination lamps that Are not equipped with amber Side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, And associated Equipment.

Potentially affected

61944

What can happen

Without The amber reflectors, The Vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a Vehicle crash without Warning.

Remedy

Pro-a Motors will notify owners And offer to repurchase The lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners May contact Pro-a Motors at 323-838-2988.

Recall notes

This recall only pertains to Pro-a Motors Aftermarket lamps And has no relation to any original Equipment installed on The listed passenger Vehicles.for more information on The Lamp model numbers, click on document search And view document titled "Lamp model numbers."customers May 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.

Owner notification date

April 3, 2006

Recall type

E (equipment)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

OVSC

Recall number

06E026000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.