THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE FLASHERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM
— Recall Campaign #82E019000
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE FLASHERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". AFTER CONTINUED USAGE THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE NO SIGNAL, TURN SIGNAL SHOWING CONTINUOUS SIGNAL OR RAPID SIGNAL RATE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 36,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
82E019000
| Manufacturer: | VICTOR AUTOM. PROD., INC. |
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| Recall date: | October 06, 1982 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 82E019000 |
| Units affected: | 36,000 |
- Description:
- THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE FLASHERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". AFTER CONTINUED USAGE THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE NO SIGNAL, TURN SIGNAL SHOWING CONTINUOUS SIGNAL OR RAPID SIGNAL RATE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL SEND OWNER REFUND FOR RETURNED FLASHERS.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; FLASHERS, MODEL NO. 552.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF SIGNAL OR A CONTINUOUS TURN SIGNAL MAY CONFUSE PERSONS TRAVELING IN REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND A REAR COLLISION MAY OCCUR.