9999 TYC 20-6361-00 Recall

Campaign:: 07E004000 on 01/15/2007
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:: 14,089
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: Misalignment of the lights deminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: 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.
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.