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2002 ACURA RSX

4 recalls Most severe issue: Moderate

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Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #09E012000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
SABERSPORT
What Happened
Your vehicle's after-market corner and bumper lamp assemblies may not have the required amber side reflectors, which are crucial for visibility when driving at night or in low-light conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
Without these reflectors, your vehicle's lighting visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by Sabersport, and they'll offer a full refund for the non-compliant lamps. You can also contact them at 1-909-598-7589 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Moderate #06E064000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
TRADESONIC
What Happened
Your vehicle's replacement lamp is a crucial lighting component that helps you be seen by other drivers. Unfortunately, some of these lamps don't have the required amber side reflectors, which could make you harder to spot at night.
Risk if Unfixed
Without amber side reflectors, other drivers might not see you, especially at night or in low-light conditions, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your lamp will be replaced with a new one that meets safety standards, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notification with instructions on how to get your lamp replaced, and you can contact TradeSonic at 626-934-8884 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Moderate #06E038000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
ALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIES
What Happened
Your vehicle's combination headlamps are the lights that shine bright on the road. Some replacement lamps sold for your vehicle don't have an important feature called amber side reflectors, which help other drivers see you.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlamps are missing these reflectors, your vehicle will be harder to see at night, making it harder for other drivers to spot you, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your headlamps will be replaced with new ones that have the necessary reflectors, and it's completely free – no cost to you. You should schedule the replacement as soon as possible, and your dealer will take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
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Moderate #06E023000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
ANZO USA, INC.
What Happened
Your headlight assembly is the part that contains the headlights and other lights on the front of your vehicle. Some replacement headlight assemblies sold for your model may be missing a crucial safety feature: amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is missing these reflectors, your headlights might not be visible to other drivers on the road at night, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Anzo will replace your headlight assembly with a new one that includes the necessary reflectors, at no cost to you. You should contact Anzo at 909-468-3688 to schedule the replacement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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