The problem
Certain tyc headlamp assemblies p/ns 20-6361-00 and 20-6362-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2003-2006 honda accord passenger vehicles. The photmetric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Misalignment of the lights deminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on january 26, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07E004000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.