NHTSA Campaign Id 84V088000; Date: Aug. 8, 1984
1982 Mazda GLC
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 87,468
Rear lamps do not meet the maximum intensity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The lamps produce too much light.
Light bulbs will be replaced with the correct type and the label that specifies the replacement part will be changed.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: lighting; tail light bulbs. Consequences of defect: rear lights that are brighter than the safety standardpermits may pose a hazard by making it difficult for drivers to the rear toadjust to dark conditions or to judge their distance from the forward vehicle. This could contribute to an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1984
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