Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E010001 Reported March 13, 2001

Obx/rear lamp assembly

Outback Products, Inc. · N/A · 4,710 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E010001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Outback Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,710
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 13, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: rear "clear" tail lamps, red/white clear tail lamps, and obx gen2 alterra tail lamp assemblies manufactured for aftermarket installation on certain passenger vehicles which were not manufactured with a reflective material as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Without the reflective material, the vehicle may not be clearly visible to other motorists which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Outback products will notify distributors/owners to return the noncompliant lamps for a free replacement. owner notification is expected to begin april 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact outback 650-873-8800.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Outback Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01E010001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E010001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E010001?

NHTSA recall 01E010001 was issued by Outback Products, Inc. on March 13, 2001. It addresses: Obx/rear lamp assembly. The recall affects approximately 4,710 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Outback Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E010001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.