PL CUSTOM TYPE I 1977: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Make : PL CUSTOM | Model : TYPE I | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 77V117000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1977-09-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1977-08-05 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1700 | ||
Summary:
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, LENSES WERE INSTALLED IN AN INVERTED POSITION. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TAIL LIGHT LENSES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TAIL LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REFLECTORS WILL RESULT IN REDUCEDVISIBILITY WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |