Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 82V-073 · 1979–1982 Zimmer Zimmer
ZIMMER MOTOR CARS CORP. recall 82V-073 covers 247 1979–1982 Zimmer Zimmer for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE PLACEMENT OF A FIXED METAL SPIDER AND LENS IN FRONT OF THE HEAD LAMPS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE QUALITY OF THE LIGHT OUTPUT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
The fix
DEALER WILL REMOVE "SPIDER" AND LENS FROM HEAD LAMPS AND INSTALL A PLASTIC TRIM PIECE BETWEEN THE HEAD LAMPS AND OUTER HEADLIGHT RIM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING; HEAD LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INADEQUATE HEADLIGHTS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT INNIGHT DRIVING OR ADVERSE WEATHER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1980 to July 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.