9999 HIDYNAMIC 9004-12K Recall

Campaign:: 06E030000 on 04/13/2006
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 1,785
Defect:: Certain aftermarket hid kits sold by hidynamic corporation for use on passenger vehicles. the halogen replacement headlight housing or foglight housing bulbs fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:: Oncoming traffic may experience a higher than normal amount of glare which could affect driver's vision, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:: Hidynamic corporation will notify its owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant hid kits. the recall began on january 20, 2007. owners may contact hidynamic corporation at 626-679-5558.
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.