Osram Sealed Beam Headlamps Recalled for Insufficient Illumination
Osram is recalling specific Sealed Beam Headlamps that may not meet federal intensity requirements, potentially causing crashes due to poor visibility.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (insufficient illumination leading to potential crashes) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Osram Sylvania Products, Inc. is recalling certain Sealed Beam Headlamps manufactured between February 3, 2014, and June 19, 2015. The affected units, identified by Part Number H5006, fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices. Approximately 63,000 units are affected by this recall.
The defect involves the headlamps potentially failing to meet minimum intensity requirements. This may result in insufficient illumination of distant objects or the roadway, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Owners should return the affected lamps to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Consumers can contact OSRAM Sylvania Customer Service at 1-800-729-3777 or via email at [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall
- Manufacturer
- Osram Sylvania Products, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting Components
- Affected units
- 63,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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