The problem
Certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 nissan altima passenger vehicles. The photometric 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 diminishes 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 october 25, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.
Contacts
This recall only pertains to aftermarket tyc headlamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on nissan altima vehicles manufactured by nissan. 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 Nissan dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07E087000.
- 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.