Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E066000 Reported October 12, 2005

Fmvss 108/stop turn tail lamps

Uni-bond Lighting And Safety, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 17,700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E066000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
17,700
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 12, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain uni-bond 4" stop tail turn lamps, p/nos. Se4000r, se4042r, and kt3405r, with date codes 4h21b1, 4h22b1, 4h23b1, 4h24bi, 4h25b1, and 4h25b2 manufactured between august 21 and august 25, 2004, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on heavy trucks, trailers, and buses. due to mis-alignment of the bulb in the bulb holder, less than optimum light in the 5 and 10 degree zones is delivered which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, deflective devices, and associated equipment.

Safety Consequence

Other motorist may not perceive the intent to the driver who has had these lamps installed on their vehicle and a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action

Uni-bond will notify its customers and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began september 14, 2005. customers may contact uni-bond at 713-303-3413.

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 Uni-bond Lighting And Safety, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05E066000 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 05E066000

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

What is recall 05E066000?

NHTSA recall 05E066000 was issued by Uni-bond Lighting And Safety, Llc on October 12, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 108/stop turn tail lamps. The recall affects approximately 17,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Uni-bond Lighting And Safety, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E066000 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.