Recalls for 1996 Ford Escort

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2006-03-23
Description
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above.  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.

Corrective Action
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps.  The recall began on april 3, 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.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.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.