MAZDA GLC 1982: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V088000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | GLC | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-10-15 | 1984-08-08 | 1984-09-10 |
Production Dates: 1980-06-01 - 1981-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda North American Operations
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 87468
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
LIGHT BULBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT TYPE AND THE LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THE REPLACEMENT PART WILL BE CHANGED.
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.
