Recall 21E002000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights, Bulbs

NHTSA recall 21E002000 · announced January 12, 2021 · Hikari Technology · 99,950 units affected

The problem

Ningbo shuwu Import & Export Co.,ltd (Ningbo) is recalling certain aftermarket Hikari headlight bulbs, LED-V39-R3 and RS-R models (in configurations H1, H4, H7, H11, H13, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9012) sold through Amazon.com. These bulbs may create excessive glare or brightness for oncoming traffic. As such, these bulbs fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ningbo will notify distributors, and owners, and will replace the bulb with halogen bulbs, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ningbo customer service at 1-812-250-8051 or by recall@hikari-led.net.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.