Safety Recall NHTSA · 81E011000 Reported August 21, 1981

Lighting:lamp or socket:brake lights

K & D Custom Coach, Inc · Exterior Lighting · 180 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81E011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
180
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 21, 1981

Defect Summary

Lens may not have the proper finish on the optical surface. Rear stop and tail lamps produce an excessive amount of light, thus failing to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".

Corrective Action

Defective lenses will be replaced with lenses having the proper finish.

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 K & D Custom Coach, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 81E011000 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 81E011000

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

What is recall 81E011000?

NHTSA recall 81E011000 was issued by K & D Custom Coach, Inc on August 21, 1981. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:brake lights. The recall affects approximately 180 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized K & D Custom Coach, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81E011000 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.