Osram Sealed Beam Headlamp recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 2, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Osram Sylvania, Inc. recalls Osram Sealed Beam Headlamp

Recall number

15E056000

Brand / firm

Osram

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 66,000 units

Why it was recalled

These headlamps may not provide sufficient illumination of distant objects or the roadway. Insufficient illumination could result in a vehicle crash.

What was recalled

Osram Sylvania Products, Inc. (Osram) is recalling certain Sealed Beam Headlamps manufactured from February 3, 2014, through June 19, 2015, with Part Numbers H5001, that fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected headlamps may not meet the minimum intensity requirements.

What to do

Owners will be instructed to return affected lamps to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact OSRAM Sylvania Customer Service at Hillsboro.cswebmail@sylvania.com 1-800-729-3777.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.