9999 OPTRONICS STL-45RK Recall

Campaign:

05E070000 on 10/30/2005

Component:

Exterior lighting:tail lights

Affected:

14,016

Defect:

All 4" round led 3 function tail lamps, model number stl-45rk, manufactured by optronics and sold as aftermarket equipment. the led light output is insufficient to meet the three lighted section, tail lamp requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence:

The led placement does not spread out the light or direct the light in a way that generates enough illuminated lens area. approaching vehicles may not see the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Correction:

Optronics will notify its owners and repurchase the lamps. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact optronics at 918-683-9514.

Notes:

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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