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NHTSA recall 07E004000

Exterior Lighting · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

January 16, 2007report date
14,089units affected
Equipment recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Certain tyc headlamp assemblies p/ns 20-6361-00 and 20-6362-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2003-2006 Honda accord passenger vehicles. The photmetric were misaligned which does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Why it matters: Misalignment of the lights deminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix: Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on January 26, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2003 Honda Accord, 2004 Honda Accord, 2005 Honda Accord, 2006 Honda Accord, year not stated Tyc 20-6361-00, year not stated Tyc 20-6362-00.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07E004000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.