Equipment recall 83E021000 · December 6, 1983

Kmart Kmart

Flashers do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment".

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: Flashers do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment". The durability, flash rate and starting time requirements are not met by the flashers.
Remedy: Flashers should be returned for a refund.
Notes: Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: lighting; turn signal/hazard warning flashers; k-mart heavy duty TYPE552 model 10-24.CONSEQUENCES of defect: hazard lights and turn signals that do not performcorrectly could cause an accident or present a traffic hazard.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83E021000
Reported to NHTSA: December 6, 1983
Filed by: K-MART
Owner notification: November 17, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 878,080
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit

Recall 83E021000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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