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1998 Subaru IMPREZA Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall


NHTSA Recall #	79697
NHTSA Compaign #	08E050000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
Supplier	SUBARU
Brand	SUBARU
Model	IMPREZA
Model Year	1998
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of notification	17/12/08
Begin date of manufacuring	30/06/24
End date of manufacturing	30/06/24
Type of recall	E
Recall initiator	OVSC
Report received	11/08/08
Report created	14/08/08
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	108
Estimated number of affected units	1921
Defect summary	K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence summary	Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective action	K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Recall notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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.

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1998 Subaru IMPREZA Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall

1998 Subaru IMPREZA Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall

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