UNARCO: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by UNARCO in 1980. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

February 21, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:TAIL LIGHTS

SOME OF THE COMBINATION REAR LAMP BULB SOCKETS DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THE RESINS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE #900 SERIES BACKPLATES MAY CONTAIN CONTAMINANTS WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BREAKDOWN OF THE HEAT-RESISTANT FEATURES. DISTORTION AND WARPAGE MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN THE DEFECTIVE BULB SOCKETS, RESULTING IN DEGRADED LIGHT INTENSITY.

NHTSA ID: 80E005000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 63,324

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

MANUFACTURER WILL FURNISH A REPLACEMENT SOCKET KIT WHICH CAN BE QUICKLY INSTALLED USING A SCREW DRIVER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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