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2002 HONDA Accord EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

11 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 headlight assembly on your vehicle has a crucial amber side reflector that helps make you more visible to other drivers. Unfortunately, some aftermarket headlight assemblies sold for your vehicle type don't have this reflector, which is a safety requirement.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber side reflector, your vehicle's visibility to other drivers at night or in low-light conditions could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a full refund for the non-compliant headlight assembly, and you should contact DOPE, INC. at 1-626-272-1798 to arrange 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 corner and bumper lamp assemblies on your vehicle might not have the required amber side reflectors, even though they're designed to be installed on your car. These reflectors are an important safety feature that helps make your vehicle more visible to others on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
Without these reflectors, your vehicle's visibility could be decreased, especially at night or in low-light conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Sabersport will give you a full refund for the non-compliant lamps. You can contact them at 1-909-598-7589 to arrange for the refund.
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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 #08E050000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle has aftermarket headlamps that are missing a crucial safety feature - an amber side reflex reflector. This reflector helps other drivers see your vehicle more clearly at night.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber side reflector, other drivers might have trouble seeing you when it's dark, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a full refund for the headlamps from K2 Motor, and you should contact them at 1-909-839-2992 to arrange the refund.
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Original — What Happened
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Moderate #06E064000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
TRADESONIC
What Happened
The combination lamps on your vehicle are like the exterior lights that show other drivers your position and direction. Some replacement lamps sold for your vehicle might be missing a crucial amber side reflector.
Risk if Unfixed
Without amber side reflectors, your vehicle's lights won't be visible to other drivers, especially at night or in low-light conditions. This could lead to a crash, as other drivers may not see you approaching.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the lamps with new ones that meet safety standards, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and contact TradeSonic at 626-934-8884 if you have any questions.
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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 #06E060000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's replacement lamps don't have the right reflective strips on the sides. This is a problem because these strips help other drivers see you when it's dark.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber side reflectors, your vehicle's lighting might not be visible to other drivers at night. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your lamp supplier, AAI Motorsports, will replace the lamps with ones that meet safety standards, free of charge. You should contact them at 909-923-9188 to arrange the replacement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST 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
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Moderate #06E044000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES
What Happened
The amber reflectors on your vehicle's headlamps help make your car visible from the sides when you're driving at night. Some aftermarket headlamps being used as replacements might not have these reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlamps are missing these reflectors, your vehicle could become harder to see from the sides, which could increase the risk of a crash, especially at night.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by the manufacturer, J & A Auto Accessories, and they'll offer to buy back the headlamps. They've already started this process on July 10, 2006, and you can contact them at 310-327-4981 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES 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
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
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Moderate #06E038000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
ALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIES
What Happened
The amber side reflectors on your vehicle's headlamps help make you visible to other drivers. But some replacement headlamps sold for your car don't have these reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber reflectors, your vehicle could be harder to see at night, and you might not get noticed by other drivers until it's too late, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the headlamps with new ones that include the necessary amber reflectors, and it won't cost you a thing.
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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 #06E032000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
TOM MOTORSPORT, INC.
What Happened
The amber side reflectors on your headlight and corner lights help make your vehicle visible to other drivers. On certain aftermarket lights installed on your 1988-2005 Honda Civic, 1990-2005 Honda Accord, or 1990-2001 Acura Integra, these reflectors are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
Without amber reflectors, your vehicle could be harder to see at night, making it more likely you'll be involved in a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Tom Motorsport will contact you to offer a reimbursement for the purchase of the non-compliant lights. The recall began April 17, 2006, so you should contact them directly to start the process.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS 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
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
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Moderate #06E026000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's combination lamps (like the turn signals and headlights) are not meeting safety standards because they're missing a reflective piece that helps other drivers see you at night.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't have the amber reflectors on your turn signals and headlights, your vehicle will be harder to see in the dark, which could lead to a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your dealer will offer to buy back the faulty lamps and install new ones that meet safety standards. The recall started on April 3, 2006, and you should contact Pro-A Motors at 323-838-2988 for more information and to schedule the replacement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN 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
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Moderate #06E025000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
POLI-AUTO, INC.
What Happened
The headlight assembly on your vehicle is the part that helps illuminate the road ahead. In some instances, the headlight assembly might not have a reflective piece on the side, which is required by law.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this reflective piece, your vehicle's visibility at night or in low-light conditions could be severely reduced, making it harder to see other cars or pedestrians, and increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your dealer will help you replace the headlight assembly with a new one that meets the safety standard. This repair is free, and you should schedule it with your dealer as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN 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
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
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Moderate #06E023000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
ANZO USA, INC.
What Happened
Your headlight assembly is the part that makes your headlights work. Some replacement headlight assemblies sold for your vehicle don't have a crucial safety feature called an amber reflector.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this reflector, your vehicle's lights won't be as bright as they should be, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Anzo will replace the headlight assembly with one that has the necessary amber reflector - it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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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