Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E042000 Reported September 16, 2003

Catz/fmvss 108/lights are too bright

Q: What is recall 03E042000?

NHTSA recall 03E042000 was issued by Catz Usa, Inc. on September 16, 2003. It addresses: Catz/fmvss 108/lights are too bright. The recall affects approximately 2,633 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Catz Usa, Inc. · N/A · 2,633 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E042000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Catz Usa, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,633

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 16, 2003

Defect Summary

Various catz "hid kits" lighting sources shipped from may 24, 2002, to august 27, 2003, that do not conform the the electrical specifications that are required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

These lights produce excessive glare to oncoming traffic.

Corrective Action

Since there is no possible repair or reasonable equivalent replacement equipment, catz will offer a full refund including the shipping cost.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Catz Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E042000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E042000

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

What is recall 03E042000?

NHTSA recall 03E042000 was issued by Catz Usa, Inc. on September 16, 2003. It addresses: Catz/fmvss 108/lights are too bright. The recall affects approximately 2,633 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Catz Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E042000 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.