Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E055000 Reported August 30, 2005

Fmvss 108/center high-mounted stop lamp

Audiovox Specialized Applications, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 133 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E055000
Manufacturer Campaign
VCCBLCHV
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
133
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 30, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain audiovox specialized applications (asa) chevy van center high-mounted stop lamp with an observation camera installed, model vccblchv, manufactured between april and may 2005. the housing lens does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp which does not conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Safety Consequence

The light emitting from the center high-mounted stop lamp is decreased and may not be immediately visible to following motorists and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Asa will notify its customers and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2005. owners may contact asa at 574-266-3172.

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 Audiovox Specialized Applications, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05E055000 or campaign VCCBLCHV.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05E055000

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

What is recall 05E055000?

NHTSA recall 05E055000 was issued by Audiovox Specialized Applications, Llc on August 30, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 108/center high-mounted stop lamp. The recall affects approximately 133 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Audiovox Specialized Applications, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E055000 or the manufacturer campaign number VCCBLCHV. 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.