Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E012000 Reported February 11, 2004

Nova deluxe/fmvss 108/hid headlight kit

Q: What is recall 04E012000?

NHTSA recall 04E012000 was issued by Nova Deluxe, Inc. on February 11, 2004. It addresses: Nova deluxe/fmvss 108/hid headlight kit. The recall affects approximately 106 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting 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.

Nova Deluxe, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 106 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04E012000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nova Deluxe, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

106

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 11, 2004

Defect Summary

Hid headlight conversion kits. These lighting sources do not conform 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

Nova deluxe will notify its customers and repurchase the hid kits. owner notification began february 20, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nove delux at 909-869-8535.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nova Deluxe, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E012000 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 04E012000

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

What is recall 04E012000?

NHTSA recall 04E012000 was issued by Nova Deluxe, Inc. on February 11, 2004. It addresses: Nova deluxe/fmvss 108/hid headlight kit. The recall affects approximately 106 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nova Deluxe, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E012000 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.