Recall 21E006000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 21E006000 · announced February 1, 2021 · Putco · 31,716 units affected

The problem

Putco Inc (Putco) is recalling certain Nitro-Lux LED Headlamp Bulb part numbers 700004 thru 709012. The headlamp bulbs may cause excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers. 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

Putco will notify owners and distributors, and will replace the LED bulbs with Halogen bulbs, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Putco customer service at 1-800-247-3974.

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.