i didn't see a "recall" section so i decided to post this here. seems the headlights need to be replace on our cars, and probably with brighter ones!

Report Date : November 8, 2006 at 10:39 AM
SEARCH TYPE : VEHICLE
YEAR : 2006
Make : INFINITI
Model : G35 COUPE

Results : 1 | All records displayed
Make : INFINITI Model : G35 COUPE Year : 2006
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V394000 Recall Date : OCT 09, 2006
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 23934



Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
INFINITI / G35 COUPE 2006-2007
Recall Number: 06V394000
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ‘VERTICAL GRADIENT’ AND ‘HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES’ REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
Consequence:
THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

 

btw, https://g35driver.com/forums/tsb-technical-bulletins-12/

but i probably wouldnt have seen it there so yeh thanks

 

Thanks, BM, there is recall info in our TSB forum. I'll transfer a copy to it so this doesn't get lost.

Colin.

 

Wow, what does this mean for all the guys retrofitting 06 headlamps into their 03-05s? Will this improper equipment cause people to fail their state inspections if they've retrofitted?

 

I was wondering the same thing.

 

since I'm going to the dealer on next wednesday... can I ask them to replace mine while I'm there???

 

I'm curious too. I have the projectors on my car as well.

 

^^im willing to bet you guys who are not 06's but have 06 projectors are out of luck because its considered aftermarket for you guys. but its worth a try anyway!

 

Yah think? But hey if they function who cares, my main concern would be whether you could get a ticket for it...

 

How could you get a ticket for it? It's not blinding oncoming traffic and there are way brighter lights out there compared to the '06 projectors.

 

Time to camp out at local Infiniti dealerships trash bin to look for 06 projectors. Looks like I won't have to shell out $760 for them afterall.

 

i think he is referring to the fact that aftermarket HIDs are illegal. but how would a cop know its aftermarket? i can understand a cop knowing HIDs on an integra are illegal but i doubt they will know that pre 06 g35's dont come with projectors

 

Imagine if I get pulled over, I might get citations for my 2003 G35 Coupe:

1. 2004 G35 Coupe center console
2. 2005 G35 19" Wheels
3. 2006 G35 Coupe projector headlights
4. 2007..... (still trying to figure out what's new to cannibalize)

 

IIRC, I thought NHTSA reversed their decision on aftermarket HIDs. Afterall, who cares if the lights are aftermarket or OEM. The only thing that should be important is if they are aimed correctly, and emit the proper beam pattern.

 

That would be BS. A nissan part is a nissan part, (especially if you read pg 18 of the Warranty Booklet) Besides, if the part is defective, the part is defective. That's like saying your refrigerator is defective and unsafe. But they will only replace the faulty unit that could explode if you bought it from Lowe's and not home depot.

Or more realistically. It's like the notebook battery issue. It doesn't matter if you have the battery in a Dell, Sony, HP, etc. It's the BATTERY that is the issue, not the notebook.