Large Recall NHTSA · 90E026000 Reported August 8, 1990

Lighting:general or unknown component:reflective l

K-mart · N/A · 1,115,440 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90E026000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,115,440
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 8, 1990

Defect Summary

Red reflectors tested did not meet minimum of 4.5 candle power per foot candle by as much as 92 percent.

Safety Consequence

Reflectors do not comply with fmvss 108.

Corrective Action

Return reflectors to store for a full refund of purchase price.

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-mart dealer and reference recall ID 90E026000 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 90E026000

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

What is recall 90E026000?

NHTSA recall 90E026000 was issued by K-mart on August 8, 1990. It addresses: Lighting:general or unknown component:reflective l. The recall affects approximately 1,115,440 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized K-mart dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90E026000 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.