Exterior lighting: brake lights
- Component
- Exterior lighting: brake lights
- Manufacturer
- COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 819
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1994-10-13
- Owners notified
- 1995-01-17
Defect description
THE ANGLE OF THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP IS NOT WITHIN THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS FOR FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS HAVE DIMINISHED VISIBILITY AND DO NOT GIVE SUFFICIENT WARNING SIGNALS TO FOLLOWING MOTORISTS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BEZEL WHICH WILL BRING THE ANGLE OF THE LAMP WITHIN FMVSS SPECIFICATIONS.