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NHTSA recall 07E054000

Exterior Lighting · Nissan North America, Inc.

July 25, 2007report date
9,145units affected
Equipment recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 315-1145L-as and 315-1145r-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. During production the lamp reflector shape deformed changing the shape of the optic surface. This will change the opposite position of low beam and high beam opticsand change the angle of incidence and illumated location which fails to conform to the…

Why it matters: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

The fix: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on July 16, 2007.

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All model years NHTSA lists

year not stated Depo 317-1145L-As, year not stated Depo 317-1145R-As, 2002 Nissan Altima, 2003 Nissan Altima, 2004 Nissan Altima.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07E054000.

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