Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E049000 Reported July 28, 2009

Aftermarket hid conversion kits

Q: What is recall 09E049000?

NHTSA recall 09E049000 was issued by Fashtek, Inc. on July 28, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket hid conversion kits. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Fashtek, Inc. · N/A · 12 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09E049000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Fashtek, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 28, 2009

Defect Summary

Fashtek, inc. Is recalling certain hid headlight kits sold for use as aftermarket parts for motor vehicles. these kits fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

These kits produce excessive glare to oncoming traffic which may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Fashtek will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant kits. the recall began on november 23, 2009. owners may contact fashtek at 1-240-715-6355.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fashtek, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09E049000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09E049000

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

What is recall 09E049000?

NHTSA recall 09E049000 was issued by Fashtek, Inc. on July 28, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket hid conversion kits. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fashtek, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E049000 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.