Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E084000 Reported October 18, 2006

Fmvss 108/ultra white headlight bulbs

American Products Company, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 15,493 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E084000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
15,493
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 18, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain apc hb 5 ultra white headlight replacement bulbs for 9007 applications, p/n 509007uws. these bulbs do not provide adequate illumination which fails to conform to the visibility requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Safety Consequence

Lack of visibility while night driving could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Apc will notify owners and replace the units free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on during october 2006. owners may contact apc at 951-324-6040.

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 American Products Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06E084000 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 06E084000

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

What is recall 06E084000?

NHTSA recall 06E084000 was issued by American Products Company, Inc. on October 18, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 108/ultra white headlight bulbs. The recall affects approximately 15,493 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Products Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E084000 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.