Recall 06E044000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 06E044000. Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1,215 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Defect Summary
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching BMW, HONDA, J & A AUTO from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V194000 | Mar 26, 2026 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 429 |
| 26V146000 | Mar 12, 2026 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | STEERING | 19,406 |
| 26V115000 | Feb 26, 2026 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 26V112000 | Feb 26, 2026 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 65,135 |
| 26V096000 | Feb 19, 2026 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 58,713 |
| 26V064000 | Feb 4, 2026 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 202 |
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 87,394 |
| 26V054000 | Jan 29, 2026 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 32 |
| 25V906000 | Dec 23, 2025 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES | 1 |
| 25V911000 | Dec 23, 2025 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,155 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 06E044000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 970789 | Mar 25, 2013 | 2001 HONDA CIVIC | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.