ZKW Reflector Recall-Open NTHSA Investigation

[Sideshow]

I have contacted them, how did it work for you?
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What system did they replace them with? I am in contact with Lightwerkz, but their solution is about $500.

[Vas]

What system did they replace them with? I am in contact with Lightwerkz, but their solution is about $500.

That sounds about right. Projects are about $140 plus labor and return shipping.

[jiggz]

What system did they replace them with? I am in contact with Lightwerkz, but their solution is about $500.

And worth every penny…. My ZKW's weren't even that bad (my passenger side had no visible defects/burnt plastic) and the Lightwerkz upgrade is night and day better than my old stock setup.

[LivesNearCostco]

Thanks for opening a case with the NHTSA. I filed my own complaint 2 years ago. Maybe with the GM ignition switch recall, they will be more active about opening investigations.

Maybe I'll order the kit from TRS. I think I can handle a little cutting and epoxying to fix my light output.

Does anyone know if the RetroQuik kit from TRS can also be used with an AL bi-xenon? TRS just told me know in online chat. Trying to figure out why it doesn't fit there... I realize the frames that hold the bolts have a different bolt pattern.

Edit: I just ordered the E46 ZKW RetroQuik kit with some JB Weld. Ordered for both lights. Even though TRS said it won't work for the AL, I plan to see if there is some way to make it fit with some extra JB Weld and trimming. Otherwise I'll retrofit only the driver's side (ZKW) and sell the other one.

I just filed a complain at you suggested. There are MULTIPLE complaints about this same issue. BMW should do the right thing and recall these and replace them with safe, durable headlights.

[TWong1200]

FWIW, I filed a complaint as well. Doubt anything will come from this, sadly.

[NorCalZman]

It looks like there is something else we can do that would make them look at the issue. It's call petitioning for an investigation. I found it on this page (do a a control F search for petition). Unfortunately they don't say HOW to submit the petition.

"Any person may submit a petition requesting NHTSA to open an investigation into an alleged safety defect. After conducting a technical analysis of such a petition, ODI informs the petitioner whether it has been granted or denied. If the petition is granted, a defect investigation is opened. If the petition is denied, the reasons for the denial are published in the Federal Register. Similarly, a person may submit a petition requesting NHTSA to hold a hearing on whether a manufacturer has reasonably met its obligation to notify and/or remedy a safety defect or noncompliance with a Federal motor vehicle safety standard. If the petition is granted, a hearing is held to assess the matter and decide what corrective action should be taken. If the petition is denied, the reasons for the denial are published in the Federal Register."

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallprocess.cfm

[Palindrome]

Here is the link my guy sent me on the kit he used on my headlights:
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.Uyjdqym9LCQ

Thinking about picking up a set of these unless someone has any better ideas for my burned out ZKW Bi-Xenons...

[az3579]

I still can't believe there's no recall for this...

[Sockethead]

That's because no one has died yet....