Hikari Technology LED Headlight Bulb: Bulbs

Date

Jan. 12, 2021

Filed by

Ningbo shuwu Import & Export Co.,ltd

Vehicles

Hikari Technology LED Headlight Bulb (years not listed)

Component

Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Bulbs

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

99950

What can happen

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

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Feb. 3, 2021

Recall type

E (equipment)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

OVSC

Recall number

21E002000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.