9999 VERTEX H5 Recall

Campaign:

09E030000 on 05/18/2009

Component:

Exterior lighting:headlights

Manufactured:

12/31/2004 - 04/29/2009

Affected:

420

Defect:

Vertex automotive is recalling 420 hid conversion kit bulbs sold for use as aftermarket parts for motor vehicles. the bulbs in these kits fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence:

These bulbs produce excessive glare to oncoming traffic which may result in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Vertex will notify owners and will exchange the returned hid bulbs with compliant halogen bulbs. in addition, should the halogen bulbs be of lesser value than the returned, noncompliant hid bulbs, then a refund will be issued for the difference in the price between the individual bulbs. the recall is expected to begin during june 2009. owners may contact vertex at 1-305-442-2727.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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