Genera Headlamp Assembly; TYC Headlamp Assembly: Exterior lighting
Recall 14E058000 · Sep 2, 2014 · Genera Corporation
190
units affected
190
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14E058000
- Date
- Sep 2, 2014
- Maker
- Genera Corporation
- Units affected
- 190
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Genera Corporation (Genera) is recalling certain model TYC and Genera aftermarket replacement driver-side (part number 20-9328-00) and passenger-side (part number 20-9327-00) headlamp assemblies manufactured May 7, 2013, to August 31, 2014 for use on 2013-2014 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Genera will notify distributors and distributors will attempt to identify owners that purchased the affected headlamp assemblies. Owners will be reimbursed upon return of the defective assembly. Genera notified its distributors on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Genera customer service at 1-888-963-9888.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Genera | Headlamp Assembly | Not stated |
| Tyc | Headlamp Assembly | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14E058000?
2 models: Genera Headlamp Assembly (all years), Tyc Headlamp Assembly (all years), about 190 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14E058000?
Genera will notify distributors and distributors will attempt to identify owners that purchased the affected headlamp assemblies. Owners will be reimbursed upon return of the defective assembly. Genera notified its distributors on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact Genera customer service at 1-888-963-9888.
What can happen?
The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.