recall notice

[machavelli99]

I was looking up cars online to compare to mine to get an idea on value. While searching on cars.com I came across this showing a recall notice. It says its for headlights but doesn't really give any information. Just wondering if anybody knew anything about this and figured someone might be able to use this.

http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=safety&crpPage=safety.jsp&makeid=47&modelid=2898&year=1999&myid=1679&acode=USA90TOC141C0&mode=&aff=national

[hskrsolara]

hmm...nice find, I wonder if this applies to my 99 solara?

[SleeperSolara]

I wonder what it is about?????
Wonder if it applies to my car too?????

[machavelli99]

the notification lists a number to call so I guess I could always call up and see what they say about it, what exactly the recall is and what models it applies to

[QuickSEV6]

Due to the low quality headlight fluid (halogen), they will replace it with HID fluid at no charge to you.
Also, they are considering upgrading all muffler bearings. My muffler bearing was squeeking. They recommended turning my radio up to make the squeek disappear.





THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

[hskrsolara]

how about you place some of that fluid in your headlights quicksev6 and tell us how it goes for ya...

[QuickSEV6]

I did already. I wasn't aware of an impending recall. I upgraded to HID fluid about 6 months ago. I also got the blinker fluid too. Working good so far...

[hskrsolara]

that adds at least 15 horses right? you already put the resistor in your IAT sensor? thats another 10 horses.

[SleeperSolara]

So what excatly is it about????

[QuickSEV6]

It only involves Pro-A motors aftermarket lights. Nothing to do with a stock Solara.

[swindler]

Here's a summary of the recall:

Make : TOYOTA Model : SOLARA Year : 1999

Manufacturer : PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06E026000 Recall Date : MAR 21, 2006

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 61944

Summary:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS COMBINATION LAMPS 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.

Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

[SleeperSolara]

Oh, ok.
Thanks.