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03-15-2008, 01:01 AM
U.S. NHTSA recall press release for improperly aligned Hyundai replacement headlamp assemblies for 2006, 2007, and 2008 Sonata and Azera vehicles:
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HYUNDAI / 92101-0A000 9999
HYUNDAI / 92101-3K050 9999
HYUNDAI / 92101-3L050 9999
HYUNDAI / 92102-0A000 9999
HYUNDAI / 92102-3K050 9999
HYUNDAI / 92102-3L050 9999
HYUNDAI / AZERA 2006-2008
HYUNDAI / SONATA 2006-2008
Manufacturer : HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Mfr's Report Date : FEB 13, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E021000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4085
Summary:
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ALIGNED PROPERLY AND FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence:
IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
HYUNDAI-KIA DEALERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR SUPPLY TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. NONE OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE SOLD AS RETAIL. AS A RESULT, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080. 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.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HYUNDAI / 92101-0A000 9999
HYUNDAI / 92101-3K050 9999
HYUNDAI / 92101-3L050 9999
HYUNDAI / 92102-0A000 9999
HYUNDAI / 92102-3K050 9999
HYUNDAI / 92102-3L050 9999
HYUNDAI / AZERA 2006-2008
HYUNDAI / SONATA 2006-2008
Manufacturer : HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Mfr's Report Date : FEB 13, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E021000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4085
Summary:
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ALIGNED PROPERLY AND FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence:
IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
HYUNDAI-KIA DEALERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR SUPPLY TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. NONE OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE SOLD AS RETAIL. AS A RESULT, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL CAMPAIGN 080. 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.