Large Recall NHTSA · 03E014000 Reported February 28, 2003

Apc/replacement lamp lenses & headlamp bulbs

American Products Company · N/A · 539,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E014000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
American Products Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
539,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 28, 2003

Defect Summary

Apc replacement lamp lenses and replacement headlamp bulbs. the lenses and bulbs do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the units do not contain the comprehensive set of lamps and reflective devices.

Safety Consequence

Without the reflective devices required under fmvss no. 108 in the taillamp assembly, the motorist may not be clearly visible to other motorists, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owner notification began may 7, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact apc at 909-324-6029.

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 American Products Company dealer and reference recall ID 03E014000 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 03E014000

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

What is recall 03E014000?

NHTSA recall 03E014000 was issued by American Products Company on February 28, 2003. It addresses: Apc/replacement lamp lenses & headlamp bulbs. The recall affects approximately 539,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Products Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E014000 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.