Equipment recall 09E025000 · May 11, 2009

Ford Mustang, Jeep Cherokee and 55 more models

These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Notes: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09E025000
Reported to NHTSA: May 11, 2009
Filed by: DOPE, INC.
Owner notification: July 28, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 42,540
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights

Recall 09E025000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Acura Integra (1990-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
Acura Legend (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Chevrolet C10 (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Chevrolet Camaro (1993-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Chevrolet Caprice (1991-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Chevrolet Cavalier (1995-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Chevrolet Corvette (1997-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Chevrolet S10 (1994-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Chevrolet Silverado (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Dodge Avenger (1997-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Dodge Caravan (1996-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
Dodge Dakota (1997-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Dodge Intrepid (1998-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Dodge Neon (1995-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Dodge Ram (1994-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Dodge Stratus (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Ford Econoline (1992-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Ford Explorer (1995-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Ford F-150 (1992-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Ford F-250 (1999-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Ford Focus (2000-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Ford Mustang (1987-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
Ford Ranger (1993-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
GMC Sierra (1999-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Honda Accord (1990-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
Honda Civic (1988-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Honda Element (2003-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Jeep Cherokee (1984-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Kia Sportage (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Lexus RX300 (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Mazda Mazda6 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Mazda Protege (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
Mercedes-Benz 124 (1985-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Mercedes-Benz 140 (1992-1993, 1995, 1997-1998): 1998, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1992
Mercedes-Benz 202 (1994-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
MINI Cooper (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Mitsubishi Eclipse (1992-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Mitsubishi Galant (1999-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Mitsubishi Lancer (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Mitsubishi Mirage (1997-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Nissan Altima (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
Nissan Frontier (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Nissan Maxima (1989-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Nissan Pathfinder (1999-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Nissan Sentra (1995-1999, 2002-2003): 2003, 2002, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Pontiac Grand Prix (1997-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Porsche Boxster (1997-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Scion XB (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Subaru Impreza (1993-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Toyota Camry (1995-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Toyota Corolla (1993-1997, 2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Toyota Pick-Up (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Toyota Tacoma (1995-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Toyota Tundra (2000-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Volkswagen Golf (1999-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Volkswagen Passat (1997-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

Has your Acura been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.