Large Recall NHTSA · 85E005000 Reported January 22, 1985

Lighting:flasher:hazard warning (1/84)

Ezon Products, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 145,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85E005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
145,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 22, 1985

Defect Summary

Flashers do not comply with flash rate requirements of fmvss no. 108. Malfunction could result in no signal, continuous signal or rapid signal rate. consequence of defect: failure to properly signal direction of vehicle to traffic. Could possibly result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Full refund of purchase price for all returned flashers.

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 Ezon Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 85E005000 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 85E005000

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

What is recall 85E005000?

NHTSA recall 85E005000 was issued by Ezon Products, Inc. on January 22, 1985. It addresses: Lighting:flasher:hazard warning (1/84). The recall affects approximately 145,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ezon Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85E005000 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.