REAR LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 108
— Recall Campaign #84V088000
REAR LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THE LAMPS PRODUCE TOO MUCH LIGHT.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 87,468 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V088000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda North American Operations |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 08, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V088000 |
| Units affected: | 87,468 |
- Description:
- REAR LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THE LAMPS PRODUCE TOO MUCH LIGHT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- LIGHT BULBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT TYPE AND THE LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THE REPLACEMENT PART WILL BE CHANGED.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING; TAIL LIGHT BULBS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: REAR LIGHTS THAT ARE BRIGHTER THAN THE SAFETY STANDARDPERMITS MAY POSE A HAZARD BY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVERS TO THE REAR TOADJUST TO DARK CONDITIONS OR TO JUDGE THEIR DISTANCE FROM THE FORWARD VEHICLE.THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT.