Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E081000 Reported December 20, 2005

Fmvss 108/led tail light/possible electrical fire

Q: What is recall 05E081000?

NHTSA recall 05E081000 was issued by Sabry Lee, Inc. on December 20, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 108/led tail light/possible electrical fire. The recall affects approximately 10 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.

Sabry Lee, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E081000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Sabry Lee, Inc.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

December 20, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain eagle eyes tail lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1998-2004 bmw e46 model vehicles. the subject lights were not manufactured to a proper tolerance to fit an automatic system which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

This condition could result in an electrical fire.

Corrective Action

Eagle eyes has notified its distributors and has retrieved 6 of the 10 noncompliant lights. the recall began on december 9, 2005. customers may contact sabry lee at 866-467-2279 for a full refund.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Sabry Lee, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05E081000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 05E081000

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

What is recall 05E081000?

NHTSA recall 05E081000 was issued by Sabry Lee, Inc. on December 20, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 108/led tail light/possible electrical fire. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sabry Lee, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E081000 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.