Key Takeaway

FMVSS 108/STOP LAMP/LOW LIGHT OUTPUT by GRAND GENERAL ACC. & MFG. was recalled on November 22, 2005. What to do: GRAND GENERAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL EXCHANGE THE PRODUCT WITH A COMPLIANT LAMP OR OFFER CREDIT UPON RETURN OF THE PRODUCT. THE RECALL BE...

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FMVSS 108/STOP LAMP/LOW LIGHT OUTPUT

Recalled: November 22, 2005 ~300 units affected 05E074

Description

CERTAIN GRAND GENERAL 4" SPYDER RED LED LIGHT ONLY, P/N 83883, STOP/TURN/TAIL LAMPS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES GREATER THAN 80". THE LIGHTS ARE DATE STAMPED ON THE DAY OF PRODUCTION AND CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE DATE STAMP "2004 APR 16" OR "2004 APR 17". THESE LIGHTS HAVE BAD LIGHT OUTPUT CAUSED BY A LIMITING RESISTOR WHICH GIVES AN INCORRECT POWER CURRENT DRAW. THESE LIGHTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Injuries / Consequence

LOW LIGHT OUTPUT MAY NOT BE SEEN IN TIME BY APPROACHING MOTORISTS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

GRAND GENERAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL EXCHANGE THE PRODUCT WITH A COMPLIANT LAMP OR OFFER CREDIT UPON RETURN OF THE PRODUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT GRAND GENERAL AT 800-325-0578.

Products Affected

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Company Information

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Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: GRAND GENERAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL EXCHANGE THE PRODUCT WITH A COMPLIANT LAMP OR OFFER CREDIT UPON RETURN OF THE PRODUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT GR...

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