Large Recall NHTSA · 05E056000 Reported September 1, 2005

Fmvss no 108/filament misalignment

General Electric Company · N/A · 297,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E056000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
297,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 1, 2005

Defect Summary

Type 9007 replaceable light sources manufactured by general electric for installation in headlamp assemblies. these replaceable light sources can be used in a variety of vehicle applications. the filaments of the subject light sources are not aligned properly which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.

Safety Consequence

Lack of illumination could result in a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Ge will notify its customers and will either repurchase or replace the light sources with a new product. the recall began october 21, 2005. owners may contact ge at 800-804-8713.

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 General Electric Company dealer and reference recall ID 05E056000 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 05E056000

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

What is recall 05E056000?

NHTSA recall 05E056000 was issued by General Electric Company on September 1, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss no 108/filament misalignment. The recall affects approximately 297,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Electric Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E056000 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.