GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 11, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

GE/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP BULBS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 9007 AUTOMOTIVE HEADLAMP BULBS, PRODUCT CODES 20551, 22388, 26022, 26141, AND 47642, THAT GE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 4 AND MAY 25, 2001. SOME OF THESE BULBS HAVE PLASTIC BASES WITH A PORTION OF THE MOLDED PLASTIC ALIGNED INCORRECTLY. THE CONDITION ALLOWS THE BULB TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY IN WHICH, WHEN OPERATED, THE HIGH BEAM WILL SHINE DOWNWARD. THESE BULBS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

NHTSA ID: 01E044000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 90,098

Consequence Summary:

IF THE HEADLAMP BULBS ARE INCORRECTLY ALIGNED, THEY CANNOT PERFORM THEIR INTENDED FUNCTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

GE LIGHTING WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT BULBS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-327-2080.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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