EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 9007 AUTOMOTIVE HEADLAMP BULBS, PRODUCT CODES 20551, 22388, 26022, 26141, AND 47642, THAT GE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 4 AND MAY 25, 2001. SOME OF THESE BULBS HAVE PLASTIC BASES WITH A PORTION OF THE MOLDED PLASTIC ALIGNED INCORRECTLY. THE CONDITION ALLOWS THE BULB TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY IN WHICH, WHEN OPERATED, THE HIGH BEAM WILL SHINE DOWNWARD. THESE BULBS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY – GE/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP BULBS
| Report Received Date | 09/11/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01E044000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF THE HEADLAMP BULBS ARE INCORRECTLY ALIGNED, THEY CANNOT PERFORM THEIR INTENDED FUNCTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | GE LIGHTING WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT BULBS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-327-2080. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 90098 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01E044000) |
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