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2003 FORD Ranger EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

4 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #09E025000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
DOPE, INC.
What Happened
The corner and bumper lamp assemblies on your vehicle are designed to provide visibility while driving. Unfortunately, some aftermarket parts installed on certain vehicles may not meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If these lamps are installed, you may notice that your vehicle's visibility is reduced, especially in low-light conditions. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will provide a full refund for the non-compliant lamps, and you should contact DOPE, INC. at 1-626-272-1798 to arrange for the refund.
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Original — What Happened
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 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
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Moderate #09E012000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
SABERSPORT
What Happened
The combination corner and bumper lamp assembly is the group of lights on the front of your vehicle that includes the headlights and turn signals. In some aftermarket lamps sold for your vehicle, the side reflectors are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the required side reflectors, your vehicle's visibility at night could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll be notified and offered a full refund for the non-compliant lamp assemblies. You should contact Sabersport at 1-909-598-7589 to initiate the refund process.
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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 #06E065000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
AJ MOTORSPORT
What Happened
The combination lamp on your vehicle is the part that provides lighting on the side of your car. Some aftermarket replacement lamps sold by AJ Motorsport don't have a crucial safety feature: amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
Without these reflectors, your vehicle's lights might not be visible to other drivers, especially at night or in low-light conditions, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by AJ Motorsport, and they'll offer a reimbursement for the replacement lamps. You should contact them at 626-618-2026 to learn more and arrange for the reimbursement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT 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
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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Moderate #06E049000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
What Happened
CK Motorsports made some replacement headlights that don't meet safety standards. These lights are missing a small reflective piece that helps you be seen by other drivers.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this reflective piece, you could be driving without proper warning lights, which makes it harder for others to see you and could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the non-compliant lights with new ones that meet the safety standard, free of charge. You should contact CK Motorsports at 1-909-610-7211 to schedule the replacement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. 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
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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