Osram Sylvania Recalls Sealed Beam Headlamps for Insufficient Illumination
Osram Sylvania is recalling specific sealed beam headlamps that may not meet federal brightness standards, potentially reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
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 H5001, fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regarding lamps and reflective devices. Specifically, these headlamps may not meet the minimum intensity requirements.
The defect poses a safety risk because the headlamps may not provide sufficient illumination of distant objects or the roadway. Insufficient illumination could result in a vehicle crash. Approximately 66,000 units are affected by this recall.
Owners are instructed to 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 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall
- Manufacturer
- Osram Sylvania Products, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting
- Affected units
- 66,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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