HID HEADLIGHT KITS RECALLED BY MIKE'S PERFORMANCE AUDIO

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HID / 9006 9999 HID / H13 9999 HID / H3 9999 Manufacturer : MIKE'S PERFORMANCE AUDIO Mfr's Report Date : JUN 26, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E044000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5

Summary: MIKE'S PERFORMANCE AUDIO IS RECALLING 5 HID HEADLIGHT KITS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. THESE KITS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: MIKE'S PERFORMANCE AUDIO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MIKE'S PERFORMANCE AUDIO AT 1-434-836-6972.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

Tags: HID HEADLIGHT KITS RECALL, NHTSA Recall, Auto Parts Recall

DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RECALLS WINDOWS ON MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) D COACHES.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DURA / V369Q3 9999 DURA / V370Q3 9999 DURA / V371Q3L 9999 DURA / V371Q3R 9999 DURA / V390Q3 9999 DURA / V400Q3R 9999 MCI / D4000 2006-2007 MCI / D4005 2006-2007 MCI / D4500 2006-2007 MCI / D4505 2006-2007 Manufacturer : DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUN 19, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E042000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4284

Summary: CERTAIN DURA SIDE BODY EGRESS WINDOWS, SIDE BODY LAVATORY EGRESS WINDOWS, AND NON-EGRESS SIDE BODY WINDOWS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2005, AND JULY 19, 2006, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) D COACHES. THE WINDOWS WERE PRODUCED WITH INCONSISTENT PRIMING ON THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BOND LINES WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.

Consequence: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF OCCUPANTS BEING THROWN FROM THE BUS AND TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF READILY ACCESSIBLE EMERGENCY EGRESS.

Remedy: MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO INSPECT THE WINDOWS FOR SIGNS OF WATER LEAK, WIND NOISE, OR VISABLE PARTIAL DE-BONDING. WINDOWS SHOWING THESE SIGNS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE BY DURA. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DURA AT 248-844-1615.

Notes: 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.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Motor Coach Recall, Auto Parts Recall, DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS RECALLS, MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH RECALL

EATON CORP RECALLS AIR BRAKE HOSES FOR PETERBILT AND KENWORTH VEHICLES.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: EATON / SYNFLEX ECLIPSE 9999 Manufacturer : EATON CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : DEC 12, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E107000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22000

Summary: CERTAIN EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON TUBING OF VARIOUS DIAMETERS DESIGNED FOR USE AS AIR BRAKE HOSES FOR PETERBILT AND KENWORTH VEHICLES. THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF EXTRUDED NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS.

Consequence: THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE AFFECTS THE FITTINGS WHICH MAY ALLOW AIR TO LEAK FROM THE BRAKES AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PACCAR AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes: 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.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Auto Parts Recall, PETERBILT Parts RECALL, KENWORTH VEHICLES Parts RECALL,

BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS RECALLS MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BENDIX / DASH CONTROL VALVE 9999 BENDIX / MV-3 9999 Manufacturer : BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC Mfr's Report Date : FEB 14, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E018000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1457

Summary: BENDIX IS RECALLING 1,457 MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 3 THROUGH JANUARY 22, 2008. SOME OF THE UNITS WERE SOLD FOR OEM APPLICATIONS ON NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND SOME WERE SOLD FOR AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD OF THE MOLDED VALVE BODY WAS USED CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE SEAT AREA. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE RUBBER DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO BECOME LODGED IN THE BODY OPENING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Consequence: IF THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BECOMES LODGED, IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY RESERVOIR FAILURE, AIR PRESSURE CAN LEAK PAST THE LODGED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE THEREBY DEPLETING THE SECONDARY RESERVOIR, CAUSING A REDUCED ABILITY FOR MODULATING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES.

Remedy: BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY WITHOUT CHARGE FOR ALL AFFECTED MV-3 VALVES. BENDIX WILL NOTIFY VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS IMMEDIATELY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Auto Parts Recall, PARKING BRAKE Part Recall, MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES RECALL, BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS RECALL

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLS TOYOTA TUNDRA ENKEI AND BBS WHEEL LUG NUTS

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BBS / 00041-34701 9999 ENKEI / 00041-34600 9999 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA / TUNDRA 2007 Manufacturer : SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS Mfr's Report Date : FEB 22, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E029000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected :

Summary: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING ALLOY WHEEL LUG NUTS USED FOR THE 18" ENKEI AND 20" BBS WHEELS SOLD AS AN UPGRADE PACKAGE FOR 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA MODEL VEHICLES. THE WHEEL NUTS MAY CRACK AND BREAK IF THE WHEELS ARE NOT INSTALLED CAREFULLY OR IF THE WHEEL NUTS ARE NOT CAREFULLY TORQUED.

Consequence: CRACKED OR BROKEN WHEEL NUTS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL NUTS WITH A MORE ROBUST WHEEL NUT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA CUSTOMER LOYALTY DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 800-301-6859.

Notes: 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.

AFFINIA RECALLS AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FOR DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: AC DELCO / 45A0871 9999 AC DELCO / 45A3073 9999 CONTROL CHASSIS / DS1456 9999 DODGE / 2500 1998-1999 DODGE / 3500 1998-1999 MCQUAY NORRIS / DS1456 9999 MCQUAY NORRIS / ES3496 9999 MCQUAY NORRIS / ES3496E 9999 NAPA / 269-3208 9999 NAPA / 269-6095 9999 SPICER CHASSIS / 401-1073 9999 SPICER CHASSIS / 401-1871 9999 Manufacturer : AFFINIA GROUP, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAR 24, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E027000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5700

Summary: AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.

Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC. 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.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Auto Parts Recall, AFFINIA RECALL, CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES RECALL,

VANSCO ELECTRONICS LP RECALLS VANSCO POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULES IN MCI TRANSIT BUSES.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VANSCO / PDM 9999 Manufacturer : VANSCO ELECTRONICS LP Mfr's Report Date : JUL 23, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E060000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3160

Summary: CERTAIN VANSCO POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULES (PDM), P/N 07-18-1022, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN MCI TRANSIT BUSES. DURING VANSCO PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY WAS DAMAGED WHEN INSTALLED INTO THE PDM'S ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE.

Consequence: THE PDM CAN SHORT CIRCUIT, MELT WIRES, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: VANSCO IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH MCI TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY REPLACING THE PDM FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VANSCO AT 204-452-6776.

Notes: 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.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Auto Parts Recall, Bus Recall, VANSCO ELECTRONICS LP RECALL, MCI TRANSIT BUSES RECALL

HENDRICKSON USA RECALLS SUSPENSION FOR BRIDGEMASTER V MODEL CONCRETE MIXER TRUCKS.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HENDRICKSON / BAR13X-03B 9999 HENDRICKSON / BAR13X-04B 9999 HENDRICKSON / BAR13X-06B 9999 HENDRICKSON / BAR13X-67B 9999 Manufacturer : HENDRICKSON USA. L.L.C. Mfr's Report Date : JUN 14, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E040000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1858

Summary: CERTAIN TRUCK BRIDGE AXLES MANUFACTURED BY HENDRICKSON BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 7, 2006, AND APRIL 25, 2007, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AS SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENTS OF AUXILIARY TAG AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS FOR MCNEILUS (OSHKOSH) 2006 AND 2007 BRIDGEMASTER V MODEL CONCRETE MIXER TRUCKS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS HUAX97188 THROUGH HUAX108905. DUE TO INADEQUATE TEMPERING IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE COMPONENT END CASTINGS CAN CRACK.

Consequence: IF THE CRACKS SHOULD PROPAGATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN ROAD USE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DEBRIS FROM THE BRIDGE AXLE OR ADJACENT VEHICLE PARTS COULD BE DEPOSITED IN THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OSHKOSH WILL NOTIFY THEIR OWNERS AND HENDRICKSON WILL REPLACE THE AXLES WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE OWNERS WHO REPORT VISIBLE CRACKS FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes: 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.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Truck Recall, Auto Parts Recall, HENDRICKSON USA RECALL,

BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS RECALLS PARKING BRAKE ON SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BENDIX / SR-7 9999 Manufacturer : BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC Mfr's Report Date : JUN 07, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E037000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 159294

Summary: CERTAIN BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 4, 2005, AND APRIL 17, 2007, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND HEAVY TRUCKS ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES. THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: BENDIX WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY THEIR OWNERS. BENDIX WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000.

Notes: 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.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Bus Recall, Auto Parts Recall, PARKING BRAKE RECALL, BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS RECALL

TRUXXX MANUFACTURING, LLC RECALLS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS FOR F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FORD / F-250 SD 2005-2008 TRUXXX / 108035 9999 TRUXXX / 108036 9999 Manufacturer : TRUXXX MANUFACTURING, LLC Mfr's Report Date : MAR 21, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E026000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 338

Summary: TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4, 2008, FOR USE ON FORD MY 2005-2008 F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. COMPRESSIVE FORCES OF THE WELDED LIFT BLOCKS RESULTING FROM FORESEEABLE AND EXCESS VEHICLE PAYLOADS AS WELL AS OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE U-BOLTS DURING INSTALLATION MAY DISTORT THE BLOCKS, REDUCING THE INTENDED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE U-BOLTS.

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW POSSIBLE SHIFTING AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE.

Remedy: TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRUXXX AT 1-800-381-8320.

Notes: TRUXXX RECALL NO. 08-01BLK. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION KITS AND HAS NOT RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON FORD MOTOR COMPANY VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

tag: Auto Parts Recall, TRUXXX MANUFACTURING RECALL, SUSPENSION KIT RECALL

OZNIUM LLC RECALLS HID HEADLIGHT KITS

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: OZNIUM / HID CONVERSION KIT 9999 Manufacturer : OZNIUM LLC Mfr's Report Date : FEB 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E023000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 409

Summary: OZNIUM IS RECALLING 409 HID HEADLIGHT KITS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. THESE KITS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: THESE KITS PRODUCE EXCESSIVE GLARE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OZNIUM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT OZNIUM TOLL-FREE AT 800-245-8131.

Notes: 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.

tag: Auto Parts Recall, OZNIUM RECALL, OZNIUM HID HEADLIGHT KIT RECALL,

AFFINIA GROUP RECALLS AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: AC DELCO / 45A0871 9999 AC DELCO / 45A3073 9999 CONTROL CHASSIS / DS1456 9999 DODGE / 2500 1998-1999 DODGE / 3500 1998-1999 MCQUAY NORRIS / DS1456 9999 MCQUAY NORRIS / ES3496 9999 MCQUAY NORRIS / ES3496E 9999 NAPA / 269-3208 9999 NAPA / 269-6095 9999 SPICER CHASSIS / 401-1073 9999 SPICER CHASSIS / 401-1871 9999 Manufacturer : AFFINIA GROUP, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAR 24, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E027000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5700

Summary: AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.

Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BRAKE PARTS CHASSIS TIE RODS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER, LLC. 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.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Auto Parts Recall, AFFINIA RECALL, DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS

LEXUS RX300 REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT RECALLED BY POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: LEXUS / RX300 1999-2003 POLYMER / DOT 430 AS-2 M540 9999 POLYMER / DOT 628 AS-2 M540 9999 Manufacturer : POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, LLC Mfr's Report Date : MAR 04, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E020000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 931

Summary: POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT IS RECALLING 931 UNITS OF BACK GLASS, P/NO. FB20415ZPY, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1999-2004 LEXUS RX300 VEHICLES. THE GLASS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE AUTOMOTIVE GLAZING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, GLAZING MATERIALS.

Consequence: THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE INJURIES RESULTING FROM IMPACT TO GLAZING SURFACES.

Remedy: POLYMER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLYMER AT 586-464-6400.

Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO POLYMER AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT BACK GLASS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY TOYOTA. 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.

tag: Auto Parts Recall, POLYMER PROCESS DEVELOPMENT RECALL, LEXUS RX300 PARTS RECALL